About the role
An exciting, business critical role working with a truly iconic, globally recognisable FMCG/Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This is a high‑impact finance role that will contribute directly to the company’s strong growth trajectory while working within a high‑performing, forward‑thinking team.
An exciting, business critical role working with a truly iconic, globally recognisable FMCG/Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This is a high‑impact finance role that will contribute directly to the company’s strong growth trajectory while working within a high‑performing, forward‑thinking team.
Taking a hands-on approach; this Senior Accountants' position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & management accounting activities on a national scale. This role is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in their Macquarie Park office (3-4 days per week in office).
The responsibilities
The role partners closely with the leadership team to provide technical accounting expertise, management accounting insight, and financial analysis to support informed decision‑making and drive operational and cost efficiencies. Furthermore, this role applies strong financial and management accounting discipline to analyse performance, cost drivers, and variances, supporting operational leaders with practical insights to improve financial outcomes.
The role partners closely with the leadership team to provide technical accounting expertise, management accounting insight, and financial analysis to support informed decision‑making and drive operational and cost efficiencies. Furthermore, this role applies strong financial and management accounting discipline to analyse performance, cost drivers, and variances, supporting operational leaders with practical insights to improve financial outcomes.
Reporting into the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Responsible for month-end and year-end tasks, pre and post to the preparation of month end management reporting and analysis.
- Partner with the assigned business unit to provide cost insights through financial analysis, project financial tracking and periodic financial reports and drive improvements.
- Provide analysis, insights and recommendations to CFO and Finance Manager on actual operating performance including variances, overheads spend to budget / variance
- Provide guidance on financial processes, procedures and maintain internal controls; focus on supporting Operations function including warehouses, logistic and inventory activities
- To investigate and resolve reconciliation variances
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives
- Assist in ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO and the wider Finance team
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail and a self-motivated approach to continuous learning / professional development. Furthermore, a background working in a Big 4 or Mid-Tier chartered firm will be considered advantageous.
Additional benefits
- A+ corporate training from a global, industry-leading organisation
- Company benefits
- Partial flexible working arrangements (1-2 days work-from-home)
- High level of exposure to senior management
- Substantial salary + superannuation
They are an industry-leader in the FMCG/Retail; boasting a portfolio of well-known products.
How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess directly on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No. JB9970.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess directly on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No. JB9970.
