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Management Accountant – Contract to Perm - Immediate Start
Management Accountant – Contract to Perm - Immediate Start
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A$100,******/yr - A$130,******/yr
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Are you looking for a role where you can step into a hands-on, commercial finance position and make an immediate impact?
You'll be joining a well-established Australian manufacturing business based in West Adelaide.
This role has a clear focus on improving cost efficiency, driving process improvements, and supporting operational decision-making.
Paying up to 130k + Super, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract role, with the possibility of going permanent for the right person.
If you're a Management Accountant with strong manufacturing or production costing experience.
This is an opportunity to get stuck into real commercial challenges and have your work make a visible difference.
You will get:
Salary up to $130k + Super
Hybrid working (3 office, 2 home), with on-site parking available
Super commercial responsibilities and exposure to business partnering and production drivers
Chance to extend or transition to permanent, depending on business needs at the end of the contract
What you'll be doing:
Managing and updating product costings, BOMs, and standard costs
Monitoring and reporting on production variances (yield, wastage, efficiency)
Preparing monthly management accounts and dashboards
Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles with accurate cost assumptions
Partnering with operational managers to provide insights into performance and cost-saving initiatives




Analysing inventory movements and valuations
Assisting with ad-hoc projects linked to process improvement and cost optimisation
What you'll bring:
Proven experience in management accounting within a manufacturing, FMCG, or production setting
Solid knowledge of cost accounting, variances, and standard costing
Experience with ERP systems (JDE desirable, but not essential)
Ability to work independently, hit the ground running, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
CA/CPA qualification (or studying towards) preferred, but not essential
For more information, please apply ASAP.
Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.
Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Job function
Finance,Accounting/Auditing,andStrategy/Planning
Industries
Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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📌 Management Accountant - Contract To Perm - Immediate Start (South Australia)
🏢 Edward Mann
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