Financial Reporting & Inventory Accountant

The Company

Join a leading Australian manufacturing and industrial business with a diverse footprint and strong commercial momentum. The organisation is known for its innovation, operational scale, and commitment to continuous improvement across its national portfolio. As part of a high-performing finance function, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is a fixed-term contract through to October 2026, with potential for permanency.

The Role

In this hands-on role, you'll oversee inventory accounting, month-end reporting, and costing for a significant manufacturing operation. Working closely with procurement and site teams, you'll ensure accurate financial outcomes, support strategic decisions, and keep inventory processes sharp. It's a fantastic opportunity to broaden your impact across a billion-dollar asset base while diving deep into both operational and financial drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packs
• Oversee standard costing for manufactured products and monitor inventory movements
• Coordinate purchasing within the P2P cycle to secure critical materials
• Analyse freight variances and partner with national managers to drive improvements
• Support working capital strategies and maintain strong controls across the business unit

About You

• Qualified Accountant (CPA/CA) ideally with manufacturing and/or inventory experience
• Skilled in month-end processes, financial modelling and balance sheet management
• Strong ERP and Excel capability, comfortable with complex data sets
• Proven stakeholder management skills, able to partner across finance, procurement and site teams
• A proactive approach with a critical eye for detail and process improvements

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact me on sara.vanderheld@perigongroup.com.au or call (07)3854 3804.