Management Accountant - ASX

Michael Page; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team supporting a large and complex operational portfolio. This role suits a commercially minded finance professional who partners with stakeholders, drives performance and contributes to strategic business outcomes.

Key duties include month-end close, contract performance analysis, SAP-based allocations, budgeting, forecasting and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience as a Management Accountant or Financial Accountant in a partnering context.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, P&L and working capital experience.
• Intermediate Excel and ERP system familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end reporting including journals, reconciliations, analysis and commentary.
• Prepare and present contract performance against budget and forecast.
• Own revenue and cost reporting with accurate SAP allocations.
• Produce lifecycle invoicing in line with contracts.
• Lead forecasting and annual budgeting across contracts.
• Maintain financial models and monitor forecast margin.
• Deliver insightful financial and operational analysis for decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive commercial outcomes.
• Monitor contractual risks, opportunities, penalties and incentives.
• Support business improvement and governance activities.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

P&L management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel skills

ERP systems

Commercial mindset

Communication

Organisational skills

Business partnering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team supporting a large and complex operational portfolio. This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, driving performance, and contributing to strategic business outcomes.

Client Details

Our client is a large ASX-listed organisation with a significant national footprint and a reputation for delivering essential services across Australia. With a strong focus on employee development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the business offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals can make a genuine impact.

Employees enjoy a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home), alongside strong internal career pathways and opportunities to progress within a large, diverse organisation.

Description

• Managing month-end reporting, including journals, reconciliations, analysis, and financial commentary.
• Preparing and presenting contract performance results against budget and forecast.
• Taking ownership of revenue and cost reporting, ensuring accurate financial allocation within SAP.
• Producing monthly, quarterly, and lifecycle invoicing in line with contractual requirements.
• Leading forecasting and annual budgeting processes across assigned contracts.
• Maintaining whole-of-life financial models and monitoring forecast margin performance.
• Delivering insightful financial and operational analysis to support business decision-making.
• Partnering closely with operational leaders to drive commercial outcomes and improve contract performance.
• Monitoring contractual risks, opportunities, penalties, retentions, and incentives.
• Supporting business improvement initiatives, governance activities, and contract mobilisation projects.
• Providing commercial and financial guidance to operational stakeholders across the business.

Profile

• Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or Financial Accountant within a business partnering environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, P&L and working capital experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a passion for continuous improvement and business partnering.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a large ASX-listed market leader.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.
• Contract position through to Christmas with a strong likelihood of permanent conversion (pending successful performance)
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and a large, complex operating environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a national organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.