Financial Accountant

Company

One of Australia’s largest industry bodies, playing a significant role in shaping the future of our cities. This highly respected organisation advocates on behalf of a diverse membership base and influences policies that drive sustainable growth, investment, and development across the built environment sector.

Position

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll work closely with commercial leaders to understand performance, optimise spend and identify opportunities for improvement. You’ll provide trusted financial advice while promoting a culture of transparency, accountability and strong financial management.

You will:

• Partner with Executive and Commercial Directors to understand budgets, performance and key business drivers.
• Provide timely management reporting, including variance analysis, commentary and actionable business insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, including coordination of divisional inputs.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities, manage costs and recommend best-practice initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for Executive leadership and the Board.
• Complete month-end processes, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Train and support business stakeholders on financial matters, systems and policies.
• Support audit activities, finance system improvements and promote financial accountability across the business.

Profile

• CPA/CA qualification/degreein Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Strong technical financial and management accounting knowledge.
• Relevant experience in management reporting and financial business partnering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and advanced Microsoft Excel is highly desirable

Benefits

• Immediate start
• 2 months initially with scope to extend/permanent opportunity
• $570 per day + super
• Onsite CBD location / hybrid model

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

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