Senior Management Accountant

MPAU Finance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Executive exposure

Fixed-term contract

Future opportunities

Job summary

MPAU Finance is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term assignment in Sydney. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, partnering with senior leadership to influence decisions and drive commercial outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working, high visibility with executives, and a path to future opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely management accounts and financial reports for stakeholders.
• Analyse results, investigate variances and provide commentary.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts to support planning.
• Prepare financial models and analysis for planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for reporting.
• Review data for completeness and resolve issues promptly.
• Contribute to improvements in reporting processes and analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

This role offers a unique combination of strategic finance, business partnering, and commercial analysis, with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key organisational decisions.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation looking to recruit a Senior Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

Description

• Prepare timely management accounts and financial reports to give stakeholders a clear view of financial performance.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and present practical commentary to support informed decisions.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts that support financial planning across the organisation.
• Prepare financial models and analysis to inform planning activities and business initiatives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and clarify reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for management reporting.
• Review financial data for completeness and accuracy, resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to improvements in reporting processes and financial analysis methods.

Profile

You will be a CA/CPA-qualified finance professional with a strong background in management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance. You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A commercially minded and proactive approach

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working environment with genuine flexibility
• High-visibility role with exposure to executive leadership
• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential future opportunities