Senior Management Accountant | ASX 100 | 6-month contract

Senior Management Accountant contract supporting financial performance across major infrastructure projects.

Your new company

We are partnering with a leading organisation in the Infrastructure sector to recruit an experienced Senior Management Accountant on a 6‑month contract. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys providing high-quality insights, supporting operational teams and working across a large, complex environment.

Your new role

This role sits within a high performing team and will suit someone who is hands-on, detail driven and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting detailed project and contract performance analysis
• Managing month‑end processes including journals, accruals, cost reviews, capitalisation and plant rate maintenance
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and preparing financial reporting outputs
• Managing project closures, capacity planning, rate updates and other periodic accounting tasks
• Providing accurate data for claims, invoicing and contractual compliance
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, including loading P&L data and preparing rolling forecasts
• Contributing to audit, tax and compliance requirements including FBT data preparation
• Working closely with finance and operational teams to deliver meaningful commercial support
• Assisting with process enhancements and team-driven initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• CA/CPA qualified with tertiary studies in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
• 3–5 years’ experience in a management accounting or financial analysis role
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, project accounting and operational support
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach, strong analytical capability, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• High level of resilience, initiative and problem‑solving skills

What you'll get in return

You will join a respected organisation with a high‑calibre finance function, exposure to significant infrastructure projects, and an opportunity to add genuine value over the contract period. The environment offers a mix of complexity, collaboration and interesting commercial challenges.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to john.summers@hays.com.au, or call us now.




LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Engineering
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2987706

Talk to a consultant

Talk to John Summers, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0396049534

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