Senior Management Accountant - Management Accounting

CityFM; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Wellness perks: Flu shots, EAP, health

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Domestic violence leave

Service and values awards

Employee referral program

Job summary

City FM Australia is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to transform financial data into clear insights that drive better business decisions. You will work closely with Finance, operational leaders and senior stakeholders to analyse costs, revenue drivers and variances, turning details into actionable guidance.

You will support forecasting, budgeting and planning models, contribute to budget preparation and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting or a similar discipline from a recognised university is essential.
• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA or CIMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts, forecasts and financial results within month-end and year-end timeframes.
• Analyse costs, revenue drivers and variances to inform stakeholders.
• Support budget management and respond to financial queries with practical guidance.
• Maintain budgeting, forecasting and planning models for senior management.
• Improve reporting procedures and forecasting accuracy across the business.

Skills

Management reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

City FM Australia provides facilities management, engineering and maintenance services to some of Australia's most recognised brands.Our teams work together to deliver safe, reliable and efficient outcomes for our partners. Finance plays an important role in this, providing the reporting, analysis and commercial visibility that helps our operational teams make informed decisions. Cityvalues, Think Safe, One Team, Working in Partnership, Lead the Way and Can Do, shape how we support each other, solve problems and improve the way we work

The Opportunity Join our Management Accounting team as a Senior Management Accountant and turn financial data into clear insights that support better business decisions. Working closely with Finance, operational leaders and senior stakeholders, you will analyse costs and revenue drivers, investigate variances and turn detailed financial information into practical insights. You will also help maintain forecasting and planning models, support budget preparation and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and forecast accuracy.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts, forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial results within month-end and year-end timeframes.
• Analyse costs, revenue drivers, forecast inputs and variances, investigating anomalies and communicating clear findings to stakeholders.
• Partner with operational teams to support budget management, respond to financial queries and provide practical financial guidance.
• Maintain the integrity of budgeting, forecasting and planning models, including budget data and materials for senior management.
• Improve reporting procedures, financial models and processes to strengthen efficiency, compliance and forecasting accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in accounting or a similar discipline from a recognised university is essential. A professional accounting qualification, such as Certified Practising Accountant, Chartered Accountant or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
• Proven management reporting experience within a changing business environment.
• At least two years’ budgeting and forecasting experience in a similar role or environment.
• Strong numerical, reconciliation and analytical capability, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and computer literacy skills, with the ability to work confidently across financial reporting and planning tools.
• Proven capability to organise competing priorities, work independently and communicate effectively with operational and senior stakeholders.

What we offer our team:

• Hybrid Model: 3 days in office, 2 day WFH for work-life balance
• Modern Workspace: Bright, comfortable office built for collaboration
• Free Parking: Easy commute and save on transport and parking costs
• Wellness perks – Flu shots, EAP, health insurance discounts, purchased leave
• Family support – Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, domestic violence leave
• Recognition & rewards – Service awards, values awards, discounts on big brands
• Referral bonuses – Earn rewards through our Employee Referral Program

Why You’ll Love Working at City

• A role with exposure to both financial reporting and operational decision-making.
• The opportunity to work with stakeholders across Finance and the broader business.
• Genuine involvement in improving reporting, forecasting and planning processes.
• A collaborative, values-led environment grounded in safety, partnership, respect, innovation and ownership.

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment with ongoing professional development for all our Team Members.

City does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. City will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

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