Management Accountant

A key role in one of Australia’s largest, most diverse and inclusive agribusiness companies. 

• Competitive salary. 
• Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – Leeton, NSW. 
• We invest in you  
  • To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
  • To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.
• Build a long-term career in agriculture  
  • Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
  • Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
• Make a difference 
  • Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys.
  • Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.
• And so much more!
  • The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.
  • Take an extra day off each year, on us – we provide a Gratitude Day to all employees as a thank you for their hard work and commitment. 
  • Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
  • Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
  • Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

About us

At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.

Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.

We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

Values-based organisation

At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions. 

• Growth mindset – we continually challenge ourselves to improve what we do and how we do it.
• Empowerment – we take ownership, and we hold ourselves and others to account with honesty and strength of character.
• Resilience – we learn, grown and move forward in the face of adversity or challenge.
• Connection – we make the time to connect with each other and our communities.
• Humble – we aim to create great impact while staying down-to-earth and true to our values. 

About the role  

The main focus of the Management Account is to support the Group Finance Manager to deliver the analysis and understanding of the financial performance, cost and support for the commercial decisions needed in the business to achieve the long-term objectives of the business. This role is primarily focused, but not limited to, the production, sales and capital projects of the business. The business is growing, which provides a great opportunity to be involved in business development and expansion of the group.

Duties include but not limited to 

• Support of the relevant business partners by sound analysis
• Support the Group Finance Manager
• Assist with month end preparation where required.
• Lead on budget and forecast preparation
• Reporting and Analysis
• Be the primary support for the managers in review of the monthly accounts in order to drive review understanding and actions.
• Margin analysis of sales information
• Assist with preparation of the monthly corporate report.
• Assist in identifying reporting tools to make processes more efficient 
• Costing of product to ensure information is provided the correct direction
• Management of ad-hoc information requests and analysis 
• Involvement in growth and development of the business
• Flexibility to travel, as required 

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• Accounting and Administration experience
• ERP system knowledge and experience
• Commercial business experience
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to deliver and discuss financial results to all levels of the organisation
• Ability to provide margin analysis on sales information
• Ability to prepare monthly corporate reports
• Ability to identify reporting tools to make processes more efficient
• Ability to provide costing on products
• Management of ad-hoc information requests and analysis
• Valid drivers licence
• Desirable
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry