Job DescriptionManufacturing Finance Leadership Opportunity | Direct CFO Exposure & Commercial Impact
About the Company
Our client is a well established Australian-owned manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products across government, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.
With multiple sites and a strong market presence, the business combines operational excellence with a progressive approach to finance, systems and technology.
As the business continues to invest in innovation and process improvement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Group Accountant to work closely with the CFO and leadership team in a highly visible and commercially focused role.The Opportunity
This is much more than a traditional accounting position.
You'll take ownership of finance across multiple entities while partnering closely with operations, sales, purchasing and senior leadership.
Working directly with the CFO, you'll be involved in everything from financial reporting and compliance through to commercial analysis, inventory management, tender support and business improvement initiatives.
You'll gain exposure to the full business lifecycle, from procurement and production through to sales performance and strategic decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full-function accounting across multiple entities, including month end reporting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting and management reporting
Prepare BAS, payroll tax, superannuation and other statutory compliance obligations
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management across the group
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payments, collections and credit management
Partner with sales teams to analyse quoting activity, conversion rates and sales performance
Deliver business insights across inventory, product profitability, customer trends and margin performance




Produce management reporting and dashboards to support operational and financial decision making
Assist with government and commercial tender submissions, including financial and pricing analysis
Manage product costing, inventory valuation, stock management and margin analysis
Support purchasing and supply chain activities, including supplier management and landed cost analysis
Coordinate payroll administration, employee onboarding processes and HR-related administration
Maintain and improve ERP, reporting and finance systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes
About You
CA or CPA qualified, part qualified or possessing equivalent practical experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in a broad accounting role
Experience within manufacturing, wholesale, distribution or other inventory-based environments highly regarded
Strong month end, compliance and financial reporting capability
Experience managing or overseeing AP and AR functions
Exposure to costing, inventory management and purchasing processes
Commercial mindset with the ability to partner with operational and sales teams
Strong ERP systems experience, with advanced Excel skills
Interest in technology, automation and AI-driven reporting tools
Confident communicator who can translate financial information into practical business insights
What's on Offer
Broad role with genuine operational influence
Direct access to senior leadership and strategic decision making
Exposure to innovative AI-enabled finance and reporting practices
Secure and profitable Australian manufacturing business
Opportunity to develop commercial, operational and finance leadership skills
On-site parking and convenient South West Sydney location
This role is paying up to $130k + super
Apply Now
If you're looking for a role where you can combine finance expertise with commercial involvement and operational exposure, we'd love to hear from you.Submit your application today or contact Hays Senior Finance for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Senior Group Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney