Your Opportunity
After an in-depth handover, you will be able to work fully remote for the duration of the 6-month contract with occasional travel to the Brisbane office, therefore we need you to be based in Queensland.
This is a highly visible role where you'll partner closely with site leadership teams, providing critical financial insights that drive operational performance, cost control, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You'll report to an experienced Finance Manager who will be able to provide you with the support you need to be a success in a business that operates across Australia.
You will be hands on with:
Weekly and monthly manufacturing reporting and analysis
Product costing management across raw materials, WIP and finished goods
Standard costing maintenance and annual costing reviews
Manufacturing variance reporting and analysis
Budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Financial modelling and scenario analysis
Capital expenditure monitoring and reporting
Inventory and stocktake support
Business partnering with manufacturing leadership teams
Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
Reporting automation and process improvement projects
Who You Are




We're looking for a finance professional who is experienced with standard costing and enjoys partnering with operations and influencing business performance through data-driven insights.
You will bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
CA, CPA or QBE qualified
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, mining services or heavy industry environments
Strong product costing and manufacturing cost accounting experience
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Proven manufacturing variance analysis capability
Solid Excel and ERP systems experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Continuous improvement mindset and commercial acumen
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📌 Cost Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Brisbane