Manufacturing Cost Accountant

 

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-plus-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.  
  
As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant across our Australia manufacturing locations, collaborate with sites and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost optimisation. Maintain the integrity of product costing and variance analysis while identifying key value drivers. You will be committed to fostering a proactive Safety, Sustainability, and Quality culture.  

You'll maintain accuracy in reporting, leverage analytical thinking for financial insights, and ensure data integrity in KPI tracking. Your proactive mindset enhances performance, while your collaborative approach optimises manufacturing finance processes.  

You will play a key role in driving financial accuracy and strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to shape budgets, refine cost forecasts, and deliver data-driven insights. With your analytical expertise, enhance financial models and influence strategic decisions that make a difference.  

Your expertise in product costing/standard costing, manufacturing cost management and finance business partnering will ensure the accuracy of our ERP system and lead to insightful variance reporting. Additionally, you'll work on key initiatives to enhance plant flexibility, efficiency, and operational security, while supporting internal customers with data insights and problem-solving tools. You'll also oversee capital expenditure budgets, support fixed asset audits, and ensure balance sheet integrity. 

• If you have a passion for financial modelling, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement, and are eager to contribute to the automation of reporting and financial education programs,  
      
  Key Technical Criteria:  
      
• Qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related field
• CPA or CA qualification is preferred 
• Experience in Financial Accounting or Operational Finance in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment  
• Experience in budgeting and Forecasting within complex manufacturing environments  
• Experience with standard cost accounting, investment appraisal, variance analysis, cost control & cost reduction, performance management as well as continuous improvement 
• Demonstrated Development and execution of process improvements and value-creation initiatives  

    
This role will be based at our Perth metro sites in Bassendean, Burswood, or Wattle Grove and will have responsibilities across various Australian manufacturing facilities. 

 
  
Why join our team at Bradken?   
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy, physically and mentally, has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic, flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and help you get the most out of your time.   
  
If you'd like to be part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role. The closing date to apply for this role is Monday, 11th May 2026. Everyone has a story...be part of ours! Why join our team at Bradken?   
  

Benefits:   

  

• Safety first environment and mindset  

• Flexible work options  

• Competitive Total Reward Packages  

• Global and local recognition programs  

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Learning and Development focus  

• Education assistance  

• EAP for you and your family  

• Community Involvement Program  

Before commencing employment, you must complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.   
  
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.  
    
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