Management Accountant

Search by Keyword (Engineer, Process Technician etc) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6000 Job Description Your Impact: Collaborate with the business, including senior management, commercial and operational teams in providing insightful and meaningful analysis Provide strategic business partnering as a trusted advisor to the CSBP Fertilisers business Permanent, full-time role based at our new Perth CBD office . With stakeholderslocatedat both our Perth CBD and Kwinana (operational) location you will need to be able to travel between both locations asrequired. About WesCEF Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people. Our businessesoperateacross domestic, national, and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries. Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1,500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety. Join us. Together we can harness potential to create a prosperous future. The Opportunity As the Management Accountant, reporting directly to WesCEF’s Finance Manager, you will utilise your technical accounting skills and commercial acumento influence and enable value creation. Your role is pivotal in providing the business with timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to positively influence decision making. Other responsibilities will also include: Preparing monthly financial statements and board reports for the business, providing meaningful analysis, insights, and performance commentary. To proactively identify, develop, lead, deliver and implement finance improvement initiatives and projects across Fertilisers to achieve the Finance vision. Take accountability for inventory and cost of sales, monitoring, managing, and maintaining bill of materials to ensure accuracy of product costing and inventory measurement. Provide analysis and identify opportunities to optimise working capital and capital employed throughout the year to enable the business to positively contribute to Wesfarmers objective ‘to deliver a satisfactory return to shareholders.’ Provide insightful commentary that links financial performance of key business drivers and strategies. Operating as a strategic business partner by providing financial acumen and support to business strategy formulation and execution. Manage the forecasting, budgeting, and corporate planning processes. Ensure appropriate level of governance and controls exist to mitigate financial and operational risks. Commit to safe work practices and foster a safety culture. About You Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline. Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, or equivalent qualifications. Well-developed commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the key drivers of business performance and awareness of industry trends and issues. High level influencing and negotiation skills. An analytical mind with ability to problem solve, identify trends, and proactively address upcoming issues / opportunities. Experience in planning and reporting in a large commercial corporate environment is highly regarded, with experience in agriculture, manufacturing or chemical processing desirable. Continuous improvement and innovation mindset underpinned by a willingness to learn and utilise technology. Strong ability to build and maintain productive business relationships, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders with varying levels of financial and accounting expertise. Systems: JDE and TM1. SAP and SAC experience is highly desired as we continue our implementation journey. We value our employees by offering: Competitive remuneration with allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan. Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks. Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group. Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging. Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events. Why WesCEF We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We’re proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility. WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and The Perth CBD. Applications close: 5pm AWST 21 December 2025. Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including, but not limited to, psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence, and/or reference checks. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible. Agency applications will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr