17th May, 2026
- Senior finance role with executive exposure.
- Long term career growth and stability.
- Cairns or Brisbane based opportunity.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established national organisation delivering essential services across regional and metropolitan locations throughout Australia. With a strong operational footprint and ongoing growth, the business is backed by a large international parent group with operations spanning multiple countries and industries worldwide.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Management Accountant is a senior finance role responsible for driving financial performance, insight and strategic decision making across the organisation. This position will lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, deliver high quality financial reporting and provide commercially focused analysis to support executive leadership.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, improving operational performance and supporting business growth initiatives. The role will also provide leadership and mentoring to a Financial Analyst while ensuring strong financial governance and reporting standards are maintained.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in either Cairns or Brisbane, working standard business hours.
Your Responsibilities: - Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and performance insights.
- Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic financial advice.
- Develop financial models, cashflow forecasts and scenario analysis.
- Monitor KPIs, business risks and performance improvement opportunities.
- Support pricing strategies, cost management and profitability analysis.
- Drive improvements across systems, reporting and automation.
- Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and reporting standards.
- Lead, mentor and support a small team.
Skills and Experience Required - Qualifications in Accounting, Business or Finance with CA, CPA or CIMA highly regarded.
- 5 to 10 years’ experience within management accounting or a similar commercial finance role.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis capability.
- Strong understanding of commercial drivers, cost behaviour and profitability analysis.
- Experience producing executive level reporting and supporting strategic business decisions.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring finance team members.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a fast paced and multicultural environment.
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national organisation where you can genuinely influence commercial outcomes and work closely with executive leadership. Offering long term stability, a collaborative culture and exposure to complex operations, the role will suit a commercially minded finance professional looking to take the next step in their career.
How to apply
Please apply via the link, including a cover letter and a recent copy of your resume. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details about the role.
This is a permanent opportunity with an immediate start available. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates progressed without delay.
Please note that all communication with Elite Executive is maintained strictly confidential. No information will be forwarded to any party without your permission as we respect your right to explore employment opportunities.
At Elite Executive we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that promote and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.
ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
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