Overview
At Life-Space Group, it’s our mission to make the latest scientific advances in the microbiome available to all and lead the way in paediatric supplementation. Our hero brand, Life-Space, is a leader in the global probiotic industry. Launched in 2012, Life-Space is passionate about unlocking the possibilities of the microbiome and empowering people of all ages to sustain and achieve long-term health.
We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant (Costing) who will play a pivotal role in optimizing costs, improving profitability, and supporting strategic decision-making within LSG. Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will showcase a deep understanding of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and the specific challenges of the company. This role is important in ensuring the company’s financial health and competitiveness. This is an on-site role based at our Head Office in Clayton, with the ability to work 1 day from home.
Key outcomes of the role include:
- Analyzing and monitoring the cost structure of the organization while identifying cost drivers and variances and taking action
- Developing and maintaining product costing models to accurately calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS).
- Evaluating the cost implications of new product introductions or changes in production processes.
- Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring product availability.
- Evaluating inventory turnover and obsolescence risks.
- Preparing financial statements, regular financial reports and presenting findings to senior management.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement in cost accounting, cost management, and cost control.
- Collaborating with marketing and sales team as well as other departments, such as operations, procurement, and supply chain, to optimize cost-related processes.
- Providing financial insights to support decision-making in these areas.
- Identifying and assessing financial risks related to cost factors and proposing risk mitigation strategies.
As the successful candidate, you will have;
- CPA/CA qualification with a degree in Accounting or similar experience preferably in the FMCG/pharmaceutical industries or alike
- Finance management experience, 3+ years in a similar role
- Similar role in FMCG or medium to large manufacturing business is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience within a costing environment with strong commercial acumen, analytical and business partnering skills.
- Experience operating in a multi stakeholder environment and working cross functionally
- Proven commercial acumen, analytical, conceptual, presentation and communication skills
In return, you will receive:
- The prospect of working for a well-established, energized, and rapidly growing organisation.
- Range of competitive employee benefits including a paid parental leave program for Primary and Secondary caregivers.
- Access to flu vaccines, skin checks & healthy heart checks yearly.
- Options to purchase additional leave.
- Salary packaging & novated lease options.
- Family and Friends quarterly product allowance across the Life-Space product range - $1000 of free products each year.
- The benefits and eligibility listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years of accounting experience do you have?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a management accountant?
- What is your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
At Life-Space Group, it’s our mission to make the latest scientific advances in microbiome health available to all, and to lead the way in paediatric supplementation. We are committed to supporting people’s health and wellbeing by developing the highest quality, specialist formulations based on scientific research. Life-Space Group companies include Life-Space Probiotcs and Pentavite and Elmore Oil. Building on over 20 years of manufacturing expertise in therapeutic products through our Australian manufacturing, we’re a vibrant player in the health industry for the Australian and global marketplace.
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📌 Senior Management Accountant (Costing)
🏢 Life-Space Group
📍 Melbourne