AddressWho is this client you ask?
A renowned and iconic Australian company with a global presence, renowned as reputable wholesale distributors and importers of timber Building Products, leading their industry and boasting branches in every state nationally.
The cornerstone of our clients' success and growth is continuous innovation, paired with a stellar reputation. Their authentic concern for their staff solidifies their status as an outstanding employer of choice.
For this company, it's not solely about the credentials on paper; it's about who you are as an individual and your personality. Our client seeks future leaders—individuals who are passionate about their industry, highly motivated, and driven, with a vision for a great future.
The company has seen consistent expansion in its operations year over year. With robust growth strategies already established, it is a business that is witnessing considerable positive momentum and provides a dynamic and supportive work environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with both operations and the leadership team. The company places a high value on continuous improvement and professional development, making it a perfect fit for driven individuals.
As our client enters an exciting new phase and is committed to placing customers and stakeholders at the core of their operations. This commitment transcends the adoption of a new operating model or business strategy; it's about evolving into an organization that is deeply connected and genuinely focused on the customer. This strategy enhances relationships not only with customers but also among team members, providing employees with the essential processes, technology, and data to transform their work and shared achievements.
Business Analysts in Management Accountancy possess a practical grasp of finance and accounting, which is invaluable for non-financial managers and decision-makers. They play a pivotal role in leveraging these insights to align business strategies effectively. They are instrumental in converting data into actionable business intelligence due to their solid background in data analysis and visualization best practices. Their expertise extends beyond technical skills with dashboard platforms to include the adept communication of data patterns and trends to stakeholders at all levels.
Position
Your reporting line will be directly to a dynamic and exceptionally down to earth Group Financial Controller.
In the role of an Analytical Management Accountant, you will need a diverse skill set and be able to pivot to match the ever-evolving demands of the position. This includes analytical expertise, leadership qualities, and strategic & tactical insight.
This rare and exceptional opportunity for a skilled Analytical Management Accountant is designed to master and apply advanced financial analysis techniques. Through the use of data analytics and financial modeling, you will deliver profound insights into the company's financial status, bolster strategic decision-making, and pinpoint opportunities for reducing costs and increasing revenue.
Snapshot of Key Objectives and what you will bring to the table….
- Overseeing the business's finance and financial management functions encompasses projected profitability, analytics, and lean manufacturing
- Prepare a monthly financial commentary that includes variances to the budget by department, alongside forecasts and comparisons to the previous year
- Prepares the annual budget with cash flow forecasts, identifies key issues within the budget, and presents them to management
- Implement enhancements to the budgeting process
- Review and maintain production and product costings
- Provide analysis and ad-hoc reporting of production, sales and other accounting or financial functions
- Attend when required at monthly board meetings to address relevant management reports
- Actively pursue and advocate for company cost-saving measures and improvements
- Ad hoc project tasks as directed by the Financial Controller
- Ideally, you will be degree qualified with CA/CPA. You will have proven experience with integrated financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong reporting abilities and excellent communication skills are essential
- Power BI & Expertise in Tableau and dashboard creation is highly advantageous
- Great personality - A MUST!!
- Manufacturing Background or FMCG - A MUST!
What's in it for you, the culture?
You'll be part of a fun, open, highly professional leadership team, and rewards-based culture where your input is encouraged, and your success is rewarded!
The role offers numerous benefits, such as a strong emphasis on career development, an excellent work environment, and the thrill of being part of a rapidly expanding organization.
Should you seek a career with a reputable organization that values "quality of life," and offers stability and job security, feel free to contact me, Antoinette Boyd, for a confidential discussion, or apply online immediately with your cover letter and current resume attached.
Please note, all applicants will need to have the right to live and work permanently in Australia. While all applications will be reviewed, only those who meet our criteria will be contacted.
