VPS5 Management Cost Accountant

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Randstad Australia Full time
Overview

Management Cost Accountant - VPS5

Location: Melbourne CBD - Hybrid

Contract: 4 months

Hourly Rate: $71 - $86 per hour + super

Start Date: ASAP

Randstad is proud to partner with a Victorian State Government department to recruit an experienced Management Cost Accountant to support financial planning and investment analysis across IMT (Information Management & Technology) services. This is a specialist VPS5 opportunity with a strong focus on cost modelling, financial forecasting, and supporting business case development for key projects and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and validate detailed cost estimates for IMT services, including resources, software licences, and managed service providers.
  • Lead the development of financial models to support new capabilities, emerging projects, and service catalogue initiatives.
  • Deliver financial insights to support Directors in identifying cost efficiencies and productivity improvements.
  • Support business case development with ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Monitor budgets, forecast expenditures, and report on cost variances.
  • Collaborate with Finance and IMT teams to align financial planning with operational service delivery.
  • Contribute to cross-branch initiatives with a focus on cost optimisation and improved resource allocation.
About You
  • Proven experience in cost modelling, financial forecasting, and business case support.
  • Strong understanding of IMT services and investment analysis in a government context.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with operational and project stakeholders.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
  • CPA/CA qualification is desirable.
  • Previous experience in a Victorian Government department or statutory authority is highly regardedmand preferred.
Why Contract Through Randstad?
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Access to exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and wellbeing services
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Randstad consultant
Apply Now

Submit your CV via the Apply button to express your interest in this opportunity.

Please note: A formal position description is not available. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly with further details.

If this role isn\'t quite right but you\'re open to new opportunities, feel free to connect for a confidential conversation about your next move.

Applications close: 3 September 2025

A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date.

Experience

3 years

Skills

Budgeting, reporting, End of Month, general ledger, stakeholder management, financial analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, process improvement

Qualifications
  • State Government Experience preferred
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting
  • Finance
  • or related field
  • CPA or CA preferred
Education

Vocational/Professional Qualification

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