Senior Financial Accountant – Global Manufacturing

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Australian finance team in Melbourne. The role focuses on financial accounting, reporting, controls and commercial analysis within a global healthcare and consumer products context.

You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders, gaining an understanding of how financial performance connects with manufacturing activities and broader business decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or be progressing towards completion.
• Strong financial accounting experience within a commercial organisation.
• Sound understanding of month-end, general ledger, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing month‑end activities, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing accurate monthly financial and management reports.
• Supporting statutory reporting, external audits and taxation requirements.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity and strong financial controls.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Investigating variances and providing meaningful insights into business performance.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to support operational and financial decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, systems and financial efficiency.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Reporting & analysis

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA qualification or progression

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Australian finance team in Melbourne. The role focuses on financial accounting, reporting, controls and commercial analysis within a global healthcare and consumer products context.

You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders, gaining an understanding of how financial performance connects with manufacturing activities and broader business decisions.