Group Financial Accountant

G10 Platform; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

G10 Platform in Melbourne is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to lead and oversee the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and regulatory compliance across the group. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, cost control for manufacturing, and provide commercial insights to senior management while developing the finance team and partnering with operations.

The role requires 5+ years in senior finance leadership, experience with ERP systems, and a track

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business.
• CPA, CA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in a finance leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with inventory costing and manufacturing reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR and GL.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide financial insights to senior management.
• Develop and lead the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costing

Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Costing software

Job description

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 clear 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 improvements to systems, controls and operational processes.
• Allocate resources and establish priorities within the finance function.
• Support strategic planning and business improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Current knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements and financial reporting obligations.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Experience within manufacturing, production, industrial or related environments.
• Proven experience managing inventory accounting, cost accounting and manufacturing reporting.
• Experience preparing management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing cashflow, working capital and business performance reporting.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of Australian taxation requirements and statutory compliance obligations.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and financial governance activities.
• Experience working with ERP and manufacturing management systems highly regarded.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong commercial and operational finance expertise.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced financial reporting and forecasting capability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation mindset.

SUCCESS PROFILE

• Provides accurate financial and operational insights to support decision‑making.
• Maintains strong financial controls, governance and compliance across the business.
• Partners effectively with production and operational leaders to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Effectively leads, develops and supports finance team members.
• Ensures statutory obligations and reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Drives improvements in manufacturing performance, inventory control and cost management.
• Identifies financial risks and implements effective mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrates accountability, leadership and professionalism.
• Supports sustainable business growth through strong financial management and commercial insight.
• Ensures the integrity of financial reporting, inventory management and business performance data.