Management Accountant - Ammonia and Industrial Chemicals

• Collaborate with the business, including senior management, commercial and operational teams in providing insightful and meaningful analysis 

• Provide strategic business partnering as a trusted advisor to our Ammonia and Industrial Chemicals business

• Permanent, full-time role based at our new Perth CBD office. With stakeholders located at both our Perth CBD and Kwinana (operational) location you will need to be able to work at both locations as required. 

WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction, and households.

Safety, sustainability, and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland, and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment, and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development, and recognition programs.

With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia’s economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.

WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.

The Opportunity   

As the Management Accountant – Ammonia and Industrial Chemicals, you will utilise your technical accounting skills and commercial acumen to influence and enable value creation. Your role is pivotal in providing the business with timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to positively influence decision making.

Other responsibilities will also include:   

• Preparing monthly financial statements for the business, providing meaningful analysis, insights, and performance commentary. 

• Proactively identify, develop, lead, deliver and implement finance improvement initiatives and projects across Ammonia/Industrial Chemicals to achieve the Finance vision. 

• Take accountability for inventory and cost of sales, monitoring, managing, and maintaining bill of materials to ensure accuracy of product costing and inventory measurement. 

• Provide analysis and identify opportunities to optimise working capital and capital employed throughout the year to enable the business to positively contribute to Wesfarmers objective ‘to deliver a satisfactory return to shareholders.’ 

• Provide insightful commentary that links financial performance of key business drivers and strategies. 

• Operating as a strategic business partner by providing financial acumen and support to business strategy formulation and execution. 

• Manage the forecasting and budgeting processes and contribute to the corporate planning process. 

• Ensure appropriate levels of governance and controls exist to mitigate financial and operational risks. 

• Commit to safe work practices and foster a safety culture.  

About You  

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline. 

• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, or equivalent qualifications. 

• Well-developed commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the key drivers of business performance and awareness of industry trends and issues. 

• High level influencing and negotiation skills. 

• An analytical mind with ability to problem solve, identify trends, and proactively address upcoming issues / opportunities. 

• Experience in planning and reporting in a large commercial corporate environment is highly regarded, with experience in manufacturing or chemical processing desirable.

• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset underpinned by a willingness to learn and utilise technology. 

• Strong ability to build and maintain productive business relationships, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders with varying levels of financial and accounting expertise. 

• Strong working knowledge of JDE and TM1 is preferred. SAP experience is highly desired as we continue our implementation journey.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills, and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5:00pm AWST Monday 16th March 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence, and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible