Job description

Management Accountant (Level 6)

Drive strategic costing, budgeting and financial analysis within a leading WA Government agency

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has become available with Landgate, Western Australia's land information authority, within their Finance team based in Midland. This organisation plays a critical role in supporting the state's economic development and service delivery, while fostering a collaborative and flexible working environment. The position has become available due to an extended leave arrangement and offers an initial 6-month contract with a further 6-month extension opportunity and potential longer-term prospects.

Located at Midland Square, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility to work from home up to two days each week.

Your new role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Assurance & Costing, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Landgate's Corporate Cost Model, providing financial analysis and commercial insights that support organisational decision-making. This position sits within a specialist finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the Corporate Cost Model (CCM) and associated costing methodologies
• Undertaking financial modelling, forecasting and strategic financial analysis
• Supporting annual budget preparation, revenue modelling and budget submissions
• Preparing corporate KPI reporting and assisting with performance analysis
• Conducting profitability, cost and revenue analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Providing commercial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Developing and maintaining reporting frameworks and financial governance processes
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial management practices
• Responding to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as required
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning activities across the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will be a hands-on Management Accountant who can quickly integrate into a team and deliver value from day one.

You will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in Management Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis or a similar role
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse complex financial data
• Experience maintaining or developing corporate costing models, particularly Activity-Based Costing (ABC), highly regarded
• Knowledge of government budgeting and financial planning cycles, particularly within the WA public sector, will be highly advantageous
• Experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards professional accreditation, will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

• Level 6 Government contract opportunity
• Initial 6-month contract with a further 6-month extension available
• Potential for longer-term opportunities within the organisation
• Hybrid working arrangement with two days' work-from-home flexibility
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile budgeting, costing and strategic finance initiatives
• Convenient Midland location with modern office facilities

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next contract opportunity. and possess strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling expertise, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application or contact Hays Finance and Accounting for a confidential discussion.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.