<p><strong>Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner, with a strong focus on capital expenditure, supports financial reporting, capital project accounting, and finance systems optimisation across Perth-based projects and the broader business. This role combines core management accounting responsibilities with capex reporting and opportunities to contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ERP enhancements, and workflow improvement projects.</p><p>Working closely with finance, project teams, site-based capital accountants, and systems stakeholders, this role is responsible for accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous process improvement. It suits a proactive finance professional who enjoys working across both complex project accounting and financial systems development.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Month-End</strong></p><ul><li>Complete month-end accounting activities for Perth projects in partnership with project and cost accountants.</li><li>Prepare monthly cost analysis and management reports to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Perform capital expenditure analysis, including variance analysis and reporting.</li><li>Manage monthly cash call reporting and forecasting for project or joint venture stakeholders, where applicable.</li><li>Maintain system reconciliations to support financial accuracy and data integrity.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets for Perth-managed capital projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital Projects and Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with capital projects teams on major capex initiatives, providing commercial and financial insights.</li><li>Support the development and improvement of Approval for Capital Expenditure reporting processes and workflow design within the ERP.</li><li>Collaborate with capital stakeholders on business-wide capital initiatives and reporting frameworks.</li><li>Coordinate stakeholder deliverables and resolve queries relating to capital project performance.</li><li>Act as a key contact for audit queries relating to capital projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems and Process Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Work with ERP systems teams to support system enhancements, automation, and development initiatives.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across project accounting and broader finance functions.</li><li>Contribute to ERP upgrades and finance transformation initiatives to improve reporting capability and scalability.</li><li>Support governance and controls framework initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee governance related to project creation and cost-code structures within the ERP.</li><li>Review and process high-level payment authorisations in line with delegated authority limits.</li><li>Support ad hoc financial modelling, analysis, and reporting requests.</li><li>Maintain a personal development plan and participate in ongoing professional development.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Relationships</strong></p><p><strong>Internal</strong></p><ul><li>Project Managers and Capital Projects Teams</li><li>Cost Accountants and Finance Team</li><li>Corporate Finance and Capital Teams</li><li>Investment and Capital Leadership</li><li>ERP and reporting systems teams</li></ul><p><strong>External</strong></p><ul><li>Internal and external auditors</li><li>Joint venture or project partners, where applicable</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience with well-developed financial reporting and analytical skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in capital project accounting within an asset-intensive environment.</li><li>Hands-on experience with financial systems; exposure to ERP platforms such as Pronto or JDE is advantageous.</li><li>Experience in workflow optimisation, process mapping, or systems implementation.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a broad stakeholder group and manage competing priorities.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and a continuous improvement mindset.</li><li>Experience in mining, oil and gas, resources, or a similar industry is highly regarded.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</li><li>CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Manufacturing | Temporary Contract | Southern Suburbs</strong></p><p>An immediate opportunity has become available for an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established manufacturing group based in Perth's southern suburbs on a temporary assignment.</p><p>Working across five entities, the role requires strong multi-entity, intercompany and manufacturing accounting experience, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Immediate availability is essential.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Month-end close across multiple entities</li><li>General ledger and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Intercompany accounting and eliminations</li><li>Monthly financial and management reporting</li><li>Inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and standard costing</li><li>Fixed assets, BAS, GST and FBT</li><li>Group consolidation support</li><li>Year-end reporting and external audit support</li></ul><p><strong>Suitable candidates will ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous Financial Accountant experience within manufacturing, FMCG or an inventory-based environment</li><li>Strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience</li><li>Multi-entity and intercompany accounting experience</li><li>Strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience</li><li>Exposure to inventory accounting and standard costing</li><li>Working knowledge of AASB and IFRS</li><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualification, or be progressing towards completion</li><li>Immediate or very short notice availability</li></ul><p>This is a strong opportunity for an immediately available Financial Accountant looking to secure a temporary assignment within an established manufacturing group.</p><p>If your background aligns with the above and you can start immediately, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.</p><p><em>Robert Half Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.</em></p><p><em>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><em>60090-0013505449)</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an</strong> <strong>on-site</strong> <strong>position.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2hlYW11cy5ieXJuZS4wMjgyOS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-entity business to recruit an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> for a pivotal leadership role within finance.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a hands-on AP leader who enjoys working in the detail while also driving structure, process improvement and team capability. This role will take ownership of the accounts payable function across multiple divisions and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving workflows and supporting business-wide centralisation initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional AP management role. You will lead a sizeable team across onshore and offshore operations while helping shape a more structured, scalable and strategically aligned AP function.</p><p>This newly created position is a great opportunity for a leader to focus on process ownership, controls, performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>You will oversee a high-volume AP environment across multiple entities, with further plans to centralise additional businesses onto the same ERP platform.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple divisions</li><li>Lead and develop a blended team of onshore and offshore AP staff</li><li>Create greater structure, consistency and accountability across AP processes</li><li>Strengthen payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data governance</li><li>Personally troubleshoot complex invoice, supplier payment and system issues</li><li>Support payment runs, reconciliations and month-end activities as required</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on root cause resolution rather than short-term fixes</li><li>Help centralise AP processes across newly integrated and future business units</li><li>Manage creditor days and support working capital outcomes</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, procurement and leadership to improve discipline and performance across the purchase-to-pay cycle</li><li>Contribute to ERP and automation-related improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced AP professional who brings a strong blend of technical capability, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will offer:</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading an accounts payable function in a high-volume, multi-entity environment</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to roll up your sleeves and solve problems directly</li><li>Strong process improvement capability and the ability to introduce structure in a growing environment</li><li>A leadership style that empowers, develops and lifts team capability</li><li>Confidence managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining control integrity</li><li>Strong reconciliation, troubleshooting and systems skills</li><li>Experience managing or partnering with offshore teams will be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Profile</strong></p><p>The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate strength in:</p><ol><li><strong>Problem solving</strong> - someone who can work through why payments are delayed or failing, and fix the underlying issue</li><li><strong>Leadership and culture</strong> - a manager who can support, guide and empower the team</li><li><strong>Process improvement</strong> - someone who can bring more structure, consistency and scalability to the AP function</li></ol><p><strong>Working Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Relocation to a new exciting purpose-built site </li><li>On-site parking available</li><li>1 day work from home</li><li>Full-time hours across a flexible span between 7:00am and 5:00pm</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a business-critical leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll join an organisation in a period of growth and centralisation, with the support of an engaged CFO and the chance to shape a stronger, more effective AP function for the future.</p><p>If you are a practical, solutions-focused AP leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with improvement and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong> or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p><br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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