Melbourne
About the Company
My client is a respected and fast growing global food & beverage manufacturer. With a strong international presence and established manufacturing operations, the business is known for innovation, quality and excellent working culture
The Role
An exciting prospect is available for an experienced
Management Accountant
to join the Melbourne finance team.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on and commercially focused role supporting the financial performance of a dynamic manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, R&D; and Commercial teams, providing meaningful financial insights to improve profitability, productivity and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage product costing, standard costs and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Analyse manufacturing variances and product profitability
Prepare monthly management reports, KPI analysis and performance commentary
Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
Partner with operational teams to improve productivity and profitability
Assist with capital investment evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain inventory controls and support audit and compliance requirements
Oversee Accounts Payable, including supplier payments,



reconciliations and procure-to-pay controls
About You
Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
CPA or CA qualified, or currently working towards qualification
Minimum 3 years' experience in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting or Manufacturing Finance
Experience within FMCG, food, beverage or manufacturing environments highly regarded
Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting and forecasting
Strong analytical and business partnering capabilities
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or MYOB Acumatica will be highly regarded
Comfortable working closely with manufacturing and operational stakeholders
What's on Offer
Join a respected global manufacturing business
Broad, commercially focused Management Accounting position
Strong exposure across manufacturing and operational functions
Career development and progression opportunities
Collaborative and international working environment
Competitive salary package
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded
Management Accountant
who enjoys working closely with manufacturing operations and using financial insights to make a genuine impact on business performance.
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📌 Management Accountant (Melbourne)
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