Senior Financial Accountant

Job title : Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Alex Cox
Job reference : 1705131
Company Overview

This organisation is an ASX-listed business across Australia and New Zealand.
You will join a collaborative and high-performing finance team supporting a broad portfolio of businesses.


The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting while partnering with multiple areas of the business.
This position sits at the intersection of technical accounting, financial analysis, and commercial support, providing strong exposure to operational teams across marketing, supply chain, and merchandise planning.
The role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while developing broader commercial finance capability.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the month-end close process, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare and review brand-level P&L reporting with variance analysis against budget
  • Partner with operational stakeholders across Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merchandise Planning
  • Research and interpret accounting standards and ensure compliance across financial processes
  • Support half-year and year-end financial reporting requirements
    Manage external audit processes and liaise with auditors
    Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
  • Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support broader finance projects and team objectives
The Candidate
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
    Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data
  • Confident communicator capable of partnering with non-finance stakeholders
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proactive and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
    CA / CPA qualified or near completion
  • 5+ years’ experience in financial accounting or audit
  • Experience in FMCG, Retail, or any similar product-based industry would be advantageous
  • Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills
How to Apply To apply online, click the link below. For enquiries, contact Alex Cox at: acox@sharpandcarter.com.au