Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-plus-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.
Position Summary
As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant across our Australia manufacturing locations, you will collaborate with sites and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost optimisation. You will maintain the integrity of product costing and variance analysis while identifying key value drivers. You will foster a proactive safety, sustainability, and quality culture.
Responsibilities
You will maintain accuracy in reporting, leverage analytical thinking for financial insights, and ensure data integrity in KPI tracking. Your proactive mindset enhances performance, while your collaborative approach optimises manufacturing finance processes. You will play a key role in driving financial accuracy and strategic decision‐making. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to shape budgets, refine cost forecasts, and deliver data‐driven insights. With your analytical expertise, you will enhance financial models and influence strategic decisions that make a difference. Your expertise in product costing / standard costing, manufacturing cost management and finance business partnering will ensure the accuracy of our ERP system and lead to insightful variance reporting. Additionally, you will work on key initiatives to enhance plant flexibility, efficiency, and operational security, while supporting internal customers with data insights and problem‐solving tools. You will also oversee capital expenditure budgets, support fixed asset audits, and ensure balance sheet integrity.
Qualifications
* Qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related field
* CPA or CA qualification is preferred
* Experience in financial accounting or operational finance in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment
* Experience in budgeting and forecasting within complex manufacturing environments
* Experience with standard cost accounting, investment appraisal, variance analysis, cost control & cost reduction, performance management as well as continuous improvement
* Demonstrated development and execution of process improvements and value‐creation initiatives
Location
This role will be based at our Perth metro sites in Bassendean, Burswood or Wattle Grove and will have responsibilities across various Australian manufacturing facilities.
Benefits
* Safety first environment and mindset
* Flexible work options
* Competitive total reward packages
* Global and local recognition programs
* Paid parental leave
* Learning and development focus
* Education assistance
* EAP for you and your family
* Community involvement program
Additional Requirements
Before commencing employment, you must complete a psychometric assessment and a pre‐employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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