Management Accountant

Fortescue; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue's Perth office is seeking a Finance Business Partnering professional for the Capital Projects portfolio on a 12‑month secondment. You will manage day-to-day project accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with the Controls team and project stakeholders to drive timely insights.

Key duties include month-end close, cash forecasting oversight, and driver-based variance analysis, with a focus on accurate accounting in line with Group policies and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting roles and close collaboration with project teams.
• CPA/CA qualification or active study.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly and ensure accuracy across multiple projects.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for capital projects.
• Provide financial support to project managers and cost control.
• Deliver driver-based variance analysis for business decisions.
• Identify and implement finance process improvements.
• Ensure accounting complies with Group policies and promote safety.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical reporting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Finance or Commercial degree

CPA or CA or in progress

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue's Perth office - located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday, with flexible work arrangements available.

Reporting directly to the Finance Business Partnering Manager of Fortescue's Capital Projects portfolio, this role will be primarily focussed on day-to-day project accounting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as working closely with the Controls' team & other project stakeholders.

• 12 month Secondment **

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery accurate and timely completion of month end close activities for various projects across multiple departments.


• Deliver quarterly forecast and annual budget for the Fortescue capital projects portfolio, including oversight of project cash forecasting.


• Provide finance support to project managers, cost control and business leads, including insightful driver-based analysis.


• Continually identify and deliver finance process and system improvement initiatives working in close collaboration with the wider finance team.


• Providing comprehensive analysis and driver-based cost variance analysis to support business decisions


• Ensure the accuracy of accounting in accordance with Group Accounting Policies.


• Actively promote a safe working environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• Demonstrated experience in Management Accounting roles.


• Finance or Commercial degree as well as CPA or CA qualifications (or working towards)


• Collaborative team player, proactive problem solver and passion towards learning new systems or financial tools


• Strong analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills


• High degree of attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines


• Advanced skills in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


• SAP experience is preferred. Experience with Power BI and/or Anaplan will be well regarded.


• Ability to work on multiple priorities within tight deadlines with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.