Cost Accountant

Sandvik Group; Heatherbrae; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Heatherbrae is seeking a Cost Accountant to shape standard costing across its operations. The successful candidate will analyze manufacturing efficiencies and support decision-making to improve profitability. With a strong focus on financial reporting, applicants should have qualifications in finance or accounting, and experience in the manufacturing industry is essential. This role offers professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Discounted private health insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Optional Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Extensive experience in development of costing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for manufactured inventory.
• Analyse operations and variances to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare high-level financial reporting and assist with management accounts.

Skills

Analytical capability

Collaboration

Advanced MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

Aptitude for numbers

Business intelligence programs (Power BI)

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Navision BC

Job description

Based at our Heatherbrae site and reporting to the Head of Finance and Business Control, the Cost Accountant plays an important role in shaping and maintaining standard costing across our manufacturing operations. You'll help analyse efficiencies, understand variances, and support thoughtful decision-making that improves profitability, reduces waste, and strengthens our business.

This role works closely with a supportive management team, where your insights will directly contribute to both operational and financial improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standard costs for manufactured inventory and services using full absorption cost methodology (across all manufacturing entities, including Indonesia).
• Analyse manufacturing operations, variances, and equipment utilisation to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct scenario modelling to support cost optimisation and strategic decision making.
• Oversee inventory counts, adjustments, and reporting on slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Prepare high-level financial reporting and assist with monthly management accounts.
• Complete reconciliations of allocated General Ledger accounts.

About You:

You bring strong analytical capability, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. With tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting - and experience in cost accounting using accounting systems and advances Excel functions.

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting, to a standard satisfying requirement for professional accounting membership
• Experience in Finance within Manufacturing industry
• Experience as a Cost Account, Controller, Analyst or similar position
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software packages, such as Microsoft Navision BC
• Advanced MS Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Experience with business intelligence programs (i.e. Power BI)
• Extensive experience in development of costing procedures
• Experience with IFRS

About Us:

Our products and services prioritize safety and efficiency, supported by a resilient global supply chain and a team of experienced specialists. As a major manufacturer and supplier of ground control solutions for the mining and tunnelling industry, we offer a comprehensive product portfolio and hold a strong market position. We are committed to ongoing development of new technologies aimed at improving project safety and efficiency.

We also provide galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.

Why Sandvik?

• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
• Professional Growth: We offer continuous professional development opportunities and support. Grow within an expanding and ethical global organisation as we integrate into our Sandvik family.
• Work‑Life Balance: We provide gender‑neutral paid parental leave to support our employees and their families and offer flexible working options.

Employee Wellbeing

Benefit from discounted private health insurance and other perks with leading providers. Access our employer‑funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, and an optional Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Apply Now!

Sandvik is proud to be an EEO employer and a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. We are committed to hiring the best person for the role and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. If you are ready to join a dynamic team and make a difference, apply now!

Please note that successful candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment medical examination as a part of the hiring process.

For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – [e-mail]

Applications Close: 23 January 2026 or prior if ideal candidate selected.

Sandvik – Business Area Ground Support Australia