Management Accountant

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Perth. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday | Fixed term 14-month parental leave cover

Reporting to the Metals Functions Finance Business Partnering Manager, this role is responsible for providing high-quality financial support to the Approvals Community and Services department with core support tailored to the Central Services business unit, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated management reporting.

You will join a team that is passionate about finance business partnering, where collaboration and value-adding insights are core to how the team operates. This is a senior, influential role suited to someone who brings strong commercial judgement, enthusiasm, and a genuine focus on fostering a positive team culture, while confidently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of accurate month-end results, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting, including clear analytical commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Partner closely with key business stakeholders to provide financial insights that support effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor key financial performance indicators, identify improvement opportunities, and drive cost optimisation initiatives.
• Provide detailed, driver-based cost and variance analysis to support business planning and performance management.
• Lead the development, enhancement, and ongoing improvement of internal controls, financial policies, and processes, including streamlining and automation initiatives.
• Ensure financial reporting and accounting accuracy in compliance with accounting standards and Fortescue Group Accounting Policies.
• Mentor, coach, and support the development of junior team members.
• Proactively identify and deliver finance process and system improvement initiatives in collaboration with the wider finance team.
• Actively promote and uphold a strong team culture aligned with Fortescue’s values

Qualifications and Experience

• Finance or Commercial degree as well as CPA or CA qualifications
• Significant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering roles
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information.
• Exposure to using AI tools to improve efficiency and ways of working, or enthusiasm to explore their practical application.