Financial Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially‑minded Financial Accounting Manager to lead our Group Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Control, you will provide financial leadership, governance and technical expertise across Wesfarmers Health.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing on‑shore and off‑shore Financial Accounting team, ensuring compliance with Wesfarmers and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end reporting, including reconciliations, balance‑sheet substantiation, journal entries and timely reporting to Wesfarmers Group.
• Oversee core accounting activities such as fixed assets, leases, intangible assets, inventory valuation, provisions, doubtful debt, sales income, expense management and tax effect accounting.
• Provide technical accounting leadership and commercial support, partnering with Commercial Finance, Tax and business teams to deliver insights and ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Maintain financial system integrity, controls and governance, including general ledger oversight, system access controls and internal audit actions.
• Drive process improvement, automation and transformation initiatives to optimise finance processes and reporting efficiency.
• Lead statutory reporting, external audit and M&A support, including consolidated reporting, disclosures, impairment assessments and acquisition accounting.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial control within a large corporate, listed company or Big 4 environment.
• Ability to operate in a lean, dynamic environment with broad responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• CA or CPA qualification and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business or Accounting.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and extensive financial modelling experience.
• Experience with large ERP and reporting systems such as SAP, OneStream and Power BI.

What we offer

• Employee discounts across Wesfarmers brands and access to a range of benefits including novated leasing, EAP and on‑site wellbeing facilities.
• Professional development and career opportunities within Wesfarmers Health and the broader Wesfarmers Group.