Senior Financial Accountant

Polished Brands; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Polished Brands is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the finance function across multiple entities in Australia. You will work with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on financial and management accounting, cash flow, and compliance, providing commercial insights to guide decisions.

You will deliver detailed reporting, budgeting support, and business partnering across the organization, leveraging advanced Excel and ERP/Xero skills.

Qualifikationen

• CA or CPA qualified with strong technical expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in FMCG environments is preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/Xero experience.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly financial reports and P&Ls with insights.
• Maintain cash flow and balance sheet forecasts.
• Oversee multi-entity financial reporting and AP/AR.
• Manage licensing royalties reporting and profit shares.
• Prepare IAS and BAS returns and ensure compliance.
• Partner with management to improve financial reporting.

Kenntnisse

CA/CPA qualification

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Certified Accountant designation

Tools

ERP systems

Xero

Jobbeschreibung

Polished Brands is a leading Australian distributor and developer of household, health & beauty, and licensed consumer brands, partnering with some of Australia's largest retailers.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth culture, offering a hands-on environment where you can make a genuine impact, develop your skills and grow your career alongside a passionate team.

The Role:

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key hands-on role supporting the finance function across multiple entities. Working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager, this broad and varied position offers exposure to financial and management accounting, cash flow management, statutory compliance and business partnering, while providing valuable commercial insights to support business decisions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare various monthly financial reports, Brand and Retailer P&Ls, and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Maintain annual cash flow and balance sheet forecasts, support budgeting activities and monitor financial performance and covenant compliance.

Multi-Entity Financial Management: Oversee financial reporting and day-to-day accounting functions across multiple business entities, including accounts payable and receivable.

Licensing & Royalties: Manage royalty calculations, forecasts, licensing sales reporting, profit share calculations and partner submissions.

Tax & Compliance: Prepare and lodge IAS and BAS returns, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Business Partnering: Work collaboratively with management to provide financial insights, improve processes and strengthen financial reporting.

Finance Operations & Support: Develop a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end finance operations, providing backup support to the Finance Manager and assisting with broader finance projects as required.

About You

You are a CA or CPA qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, communication skills, commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships and contributing to broader business success.

You'll bring:

Minimum 5 years' experience in financial or management accounting.

Experience in FMCG environments highly regarded.

Strong financial reporting, cash flow management and statutory compliance knowledge.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and Xero.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels

Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute to continuous improvement.

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