Senior Financial Accountant

About the Role:

As a key member of the Finance Team, the Senior Financial Accountant will play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day finance functions across the AAM Group of entities. The role involves working closely with the operations teams and managers to monitor profitability, assist with budgeting, and deliver insightful management reports. You will contribute to the end-to-end financial process, ensuring the accurate compilation of month-end reporting, financial management, and providing actionable insights for operational improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in sheep, cattle, poultry and mixed farming operations, and provides a clear career progression path into a Finance Business Partner role, where you will have the opportunity to shape business strategy and decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations: Oversee financial accounting, transaction processing, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial management reporting, including statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare and present individual site/entity financial reports, including Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, cash flow forecasts, and KPI reports, along with associated written analysis.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside a team of finance staff, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), to deliver accurate financial reporting for the business.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the production of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and updates, collaborating with operational managers to ensure accuracy.
• Cash Flow & Budget Monitoring: Manage cash flow and monitor budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with operational goals.
• Intercompany Accounting: Handle intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and consolidation of entities within the AAM Group.
• General Accounting Tasks: Assist with the preparation of BAS and other general accounting tasks.

Ideally, the Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Tertiary Qualifications: A Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar financial accounting role, ideally within the agricultural sector or public practice.
• CA/CPA Qualified: CA or CPA qualified, or currently studying towards these qualifications.
• Agricultural Passion: A keen interest in and passion for working in the agriculture industry, particularly in livestock, sheep, cattle, and mixed farming operations. Agricultural or livestock knowledge or experience highly desirable.
• Financial Reporting Experience: Experience in preparing financial statements and delivering management reports.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Strong experience in preparing and analysing budgets, as well as identifying and reporting on profitability and progress against budget.
• Collaboration Skills: Proven experience working with operational managers to prepare accurate financial reports and budgets.

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression: This role offers a clear pathway to transition into a Finance Business Partner position, where you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions for the business.
• Industry Impact: Work in a company focused on driving profitability and sustainability in sheep, cattle, poultry and mixed farming operations. Access to industry networking events.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of skilled professionals, working closely with operational managers to improve business performance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Generous paid parental leave and employee referral programs.
• Convenient Location: Modern CBD office, with end of trip facilities convenient to public transport, and regular building promotions.

If you are an experienced financial professional with a passion for agriculture and a desire to advance into a strategic business role, we would love to hear from you. Join us and play an integral role in shaping the financial future of our operations.

How to apply

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply today. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

For more information or confidential enquiries please contact our People and Culture Team by phone: or email: 

About Us:

AAM is a large-scale, wholly Australian-owned operator and provider of strategic investment, asset management and operational management services to Australia's agricultural industry. At the heart of the AAM business is a steadfast belief in the strength and long-term performance of Australian agriculture, and a commitment to promoting change-making investments in the industry.

This vision is supported by AAM's foundational philosophies of diversification across supply chains and geographical production areas, and active management, with a focus on developing operational efficiencies, sustainability and potential for capital growth. This is further strengthened by adoption of an 'owner-operator' model.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.