The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for the management and oversight of G10 Group's finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, regulatory compliance, and the provision of timely financial information to support business decision‑making.

This role maintains responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and statutory compliance activities. The Group Financial Accountant is accountable for the integrity of financial records, financial governance, operational finance performance, and the leadership of the finance team.

The role provides leadership and direction to finance personnel while partnering with operational managers across all divisions to ensure effective financial management, risk mitigation, compliance, and commercial performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Finance Operations

- Manage and oversee the day‑to‑day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger functions.
- Maintain robust financial controls and accounting processes across the business.
- Monitor cashflow, working capital and funding requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance systems and processes.

2. Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control

- Monitor manufacturing costs, labour utilisation, overhead recovery and production efficiencies.
- Analyse production costs and product profitability.
- Support inventory valuation, stock management and inventory control processes.




- Review and report on manufacturing variances, waste, scrap and production performance.
- Partner with operational leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities and margin improvements.
- Provide financial analysis to support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance dashboards.
- Coordinate month‑end and year‑end financial close processes.
- Prepare variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Support preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit requirements.
- Provide financial reporting and commercial insights to senior management.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Develop financial models to support operational and strategic planning.
- Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast expectations.
- Analyse trends and report on key business performance drivers.
- Support capital expenditure planning and investment evaluations.
- Monitor profitability, margins and operational performance.
- Support pricing reviews and commercial decision‑making.
- Identify financial and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Support business growth initiatives through sound financial analysis.
- Assist management with investment,



equipment and expansion decisions.

6. Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with all taxation and statutory obligations including BAS, GST, PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax
- Manage internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.
- Maintain company financial policies and governance frameworks.
- Support risk management and business continuity initiatives.
- Lead and develop finance team members.
- Establish transparent performance expectations and accountability measures.
- Manage workload allocation and team priorities.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching discussions.
- Support employee development and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.

8. Stakeholder Management

- Partner with production, operations and senior leadership teams to support commercial outcomes.
- Provide financial advice and business performance insights.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors, banks and external advisors.
- Support cross‑functional decision‑making through accurate financial analysis.
- Facilitate effective communication between finance and operational teams.

9. Delegation of Authority & Decision‑Making

- Approve financial transactions within approved delegated authority limits.
- Authorise expenditure in accordance with company policies and budget approvals.
- Escalate significant financial risks, compliance concerns and material variances to the General Manager.
- Recommend im

📌 Group Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 G10 Platform
📍 Melbourne