Management Accountant

About the role

Reporting to the business Commercial Manager, you will work closely with the Newcastle based Management Accountant on the forecasting and budgeting process to ensure site processes and practices are aligned. You will be actively involved in identifying initiatives, and potential areas for growth, while providing ad-hoc support to the Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain departments.

As the Management Accountant you are responsible for the following keys areas within the Austube Mills Finance function:

• Site level budgeting, forecasting, reporting and ensuring the accuracy of the data and processes in those results
• Commercial communications within the Site Lead Team, assisting with financial awareness and systems training
• Commercial advice in relation to capital proposals, inventory management and product profitability
• Reviewing and implementing finance policies and procedures
• Site governance, including stocktakes and co-ordination of monthly manufacturing questionnaires

 
Our ideal candidate is comfortable in a busy manufacturing environment working alongside a supportive team that puts people and safety first. Possessing exceptional influencing skills to communicate with all levels of management and staff, you take pride in delivering high quality outcomes. 

Skills and experience required for this role:

• Relevant Finance/ Accounting Qualification
• CA/CPA qualified and SAP experience is highly regarded
• 5+ years experience in a financial/ management accounting role
• Understanding of cost accounting, standard cost accounting and exposure to a range of accounting areas
• Strong financial evaluation/ analytical skills
• Experience performing variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI or similar
• Effective communication skills in engaging people across the business
• Ability to work in a team

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About us

Backed by over 80 years of experience, Austube Mills is your trusted source of steel tubular, pipe and profile sections. We have also developed a range of world-class coatings designed to meet the needs and conditions of Australia. With manufacturing facilities in Acacia Ridge (QLD) and Newcastle (NSW), we are supply more than 200 distribution networks across Australia and New Zealand.

Austube Mills is a brand of InfraBuild, Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
   
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 
   
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.