An established and growing manufacturing/FMCG business is seeking a commercially minded Accountant to support the CFO and help free up leadership capacity across the finance function.
This role is ideal for a well-rounded Accountant with strong costing experience who is ready to step into a broader, more influential position, with a clear pathway to Finance Manager over time.
You will take ownership of core accounting responsibilities while developing a deep understanding of product costing, margins, and operational drivers—playing a key role in the business’s continued growth.
- Salary from $90k + super, depending on experience
- Career development with a pathway to Finance Manager
- Role split across Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine offices
- Availability to work from home one day per week
- Direct line to CFO
Working closely with the CFO, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting and costing activities, while also contributing to process improvement and commercial decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Product and inventory costing, margin analysis, and variance analysis
- Accounts payable and receivable oversight
- Bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and balance sheet integrity
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Assisting with tax compliance, audits, and statutory reporting
- Reviewing and improving financial controls and processes
- Acting as a key finance partner to operations and senior stakeholders
- Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CA qualified (or working towards)
- Proven experience in a broad accounting role within manufacturing, FMCG, or a cost-driven environment
- Strong understanding of costing, inventory, and margin analysis
- Comfortable operating autonomously and “hitting the ground running”
- Experience using accounting systems such as MYOB, Xero, or similar
- Strong Excel capability and analytical mindset
- Clear communicator with the confidence to engage across the business
- Succession opportunity – genuine pathway to Finance Manager
- High exposure to the CFO and senior leadership
- Opportunity to grow into a commercially focused leadership role
- Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
Peter Sos
Senior Consultant - Perigon Group
peter.sos@perigongroup.com.au