Melbourne Inner North | Growth-Focused Organisation | Commercially Minded Finance Professional
Ardent People
is proud to be partnering with The Altara Group, a growing and forward-thinking organisation to appoint an experienced
Financial Accountant
to join its leadership support team.
This is an chance for an experienced accounting professional to step into a role that extends well beyond traditional financial accounting. Working closely with the
CEO, COO and senior leadership team
, you will provide the financial insight, analysis and commercial support that helps shape business decisions and future growth.
The organisation operates across multiple sectors and is experiencing an exciting period of expansion, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where their contribution is visible and valued.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the COO, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through high-quality reporting, forecasting, financial controls and commercial analysis.
Your responsibilities will include:
Partnering with the CEO, COO and leadership team to support strategy and commercial outcomes
Providing financial insights, feasibility analysis and financial modelling to support growth
Preparing and maintaining budgets, forecasts and management accounts
Monitoring financial performance and analysing variances
Supporting continuous improvement and cost-control initiatives
Maintaining strong internal controls, governance and risk-management processes
Providing accurate cash-flow reporting




Supporting payroll and accounts teams across key processes and accountabilities
Assisting with banking, funding, capital expenditure, project feasibilities and financial due diligence
Supporting financial systems and reporting improvements
About You
We are looking for a
commercially minded, technically strong and detail-oriented accountant
who enjoys partnering with people across an organisation.
You will be comfortable moving beyond the numbers — translating financial information into clear, practical insights that support decision-making, operational performance and growth.
You will ideally bring:
Experience in a Financial Accountant role, preferably within
healthcare, labour hire, aged care or another multi-site/multi-state environment
Strong experience across management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Experience with
MYOB Acumatica Enterprise
Strong understanding of financial controls, systems and governance
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to lead, support and mentor others
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an chance to join an organisation at an exciting stage of its growth and have a genuine influence on its future.
You will enjoy:
A commercially significant role with direct exposure to the executive team
The opportunity to influence business performance and growth
Flexible working arrangements
A Melbourne Inner North head office
The chance to join an organisation where your contribution will be seen and valued
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Altara Group
📍 Melbourne