Manufacturing Finance Analyst (D365) - Costing & Inventory

Hydrogen Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group partners with a Western Sydney manufacturing business to hire a Junior Financial Accountant to support the day-to-day finance function and gain exposure to both financial and management accounting.

The role focuses on general ledger and reconciliations, inventory costing and month-end reporting, with hands-on use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in financial accounting in manufacturing and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in a financial accounting role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution or another inventory-based environment.
• Understanding of inventory accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables and formulas).

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process journals, accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.
• Assist with inventory accounting and stock reconciliations.
• Support inventory valuation and investigate stock variances.
• Assist with product costing, COGS and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Analyse production and inventory variances and elevate discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as required.
• Perform bank and other key account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly financial and management reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting documentation.
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, warehouse and production teams.

Skills

General Ledger

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

Accounting Degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Hydrogen Group partners with a Western Sydney manufacturing business to hire a Junior Financial Accountant to support the day-to-day finance function and gain exposure to both financial and management accounting.

The role focuses on general ledger and reconciliations, inventory costing and month-end reporting, with hands-on use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in financial accounting in manufacturing and strong Excel skills.