Manufacturing Accountant

The Padman Group is an innovative manufacturer of irrigation infrastructure serving the agriculture sector Australia-wide. We are searching for a Manufacturing Accountant to contribute to the success of the Padman Group. As an established organisation focused on innovation and exceptional customer service to stay at the forefront of the industry we are eager to source the best talent to continually evolve and grow.

The Padman Group have strong established workplace values and are always working on embedding these values and behaviors into our everyday work life. The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values is important to maintaining an aligned workforce.

TEAM, we work together and care about each other

RESPECT, we make sure everyone is heard and acknowledged

PRIDE, we care about the way we do our job

TRUST, we do what is right, every time.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be leading the finance team to drive value across the business through accurate and insightful analytics. This role is diverse in nature and will provide exposure to a range of commercial, financial and operational issues across the Padman Group.

About the role:

• Fast paced environment working across multiple entities within a group of companies.
• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Capex budgeting and reporting
• Working closely with Operations Management to provide and analyse operational and financial performance, driving efficiency across the group.
• Annual P&L and cashflow budgets
• Analytical analysis
• Support and assistance with project work and improvements
• Prepare detailed manufacturing variance analysis and interpret findings
• Actively participate in and track Continuous Improvement projects for each plant.
• Inventory management: Stock take and stock variance analysis and reporting

Are you the right fit:

• Team player
• Strong appetite for continual improvement and accuracy
• Financial or management accounting experience preferably with Manufacturing or Supply chain industries, highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing process related to accounting, familiarity with raw materials conversion, COGS and inventory
• CA/CPA qualified
• ERP experience essential
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge essential
• Experience with SAP and ODOO or large mainframe systems
• Exposure to process improvement and change management
• Good analytical skills with high level of excel proficiency.
• Strong Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• 5+ years’ experience

If you enjoy working as part of a team in an innovative, fast paced environment and proactively seek out opportunities to contribute to a team, then this role represents a great opportunity.

For a confidential discussion, please call Maddison Foye on 1800 254 294 or hit apply now.

If you are looking for the opportunity to use your passion for finance and open up career options, this could be the start of an exciting journey well worth exploring.

The Padman Group employs more than 70 people across multiple sites in Strathmerton, VIC and Ayr, QLD. The last couple of years have seen incredible growth from both sites, allowing our team to grow, not only in new career opportunities, but also allowing for current employees to progress within the Padman Group. We are a manufacturer of irrigation infrastructure and automation serving the agriculture sector. An established organisation focused on innovation and exceptional customer service to stay at the forefront of their industry. We are eager to source the best talent to continually evolve and grow our highly respected business.