About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Mainland Dairy, formerly known as Fonterra's global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy. Lactalis is a French family‐owned business founded in Laval in 1933. It is the world's leading dairy group, present in 50 countries and employing around 85,500 people. It owns global brands such as Président, Galbani, Parmalat, and local brands like Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.Lactalis‐Mainland Dairy employs more than 4,300 people and operates 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We produce well‐loved brands including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, and Western Star, and are committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.Position Description The Finance System Reporting Lead reports to the Finance System Compliance Specialist and is responsible for the ownership, stability and integrity of finance systems and system‐driven reporting across the organisation.This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring accurate, timely and reliable financial outputs across management reporting, allocations, forecasting and consolidation. Acting as a key link between Finance, IT and business stakeholders, you will support month‐end and planning cycles while enabling effective decision making through high‐quality system reporting and insights. A core element of the role involves close collaboration with offshore Hub teams, Group and Regional FP&A, ensuring accuracy of Hub‐prepared reports and alignment during ongoing management reporting system transition.In This Role, You WillOwn and administer core finance systems (SAP ECC/S/4, Central Finance and planning/forecasting tools), ensuring stability, accuracy and strong data governanceManage allocation, settlement and close cycle processes (actuals and forecast) to support management reporting and decision makingPartner closely with Finance, FP&A, IT and offshore Hub teams to resolve system issues, support transitions and ensure high‐quality reporting outputsDeliver monthly management reporting, insights and analysis on revenue, cost and margin performanceSupport budgeting, forecasting, audit requirements and continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processesAbout You You are a finance system‐focused professional who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, data and commercial insight. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong technical capability and confidence to work with stakeholders across Finance, IT and the wider business.To Succeed In This Role, You'll Ideally BringA degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with CA/CPA (or equivalent) preferredStrong experience supporting management reporting, allocations, forecasting and close processes within complex finance systemsHands‐on knowledge of SAP ECC/S/4, Central Finance and planning or forecasting tools (FICO/COPA experience highly regarded)Well‐developed analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insightsStrong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multinational environmentWhat We OfferCompetitive pay and benefitsCareer development and internal opportunities across a global businessA team‐focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impactA strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainabilityFlexible work arrangements where possibleLocation Based at our Richmond office, this role offers excellent career development and internal mobility pathways as well as flexible ways of working and a hybrid structure, that allows you the balance of in‐office collaboration and working from home to suit your lifestyle.Additional Information Applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered.We are politely declining recruitment agency support and approaches for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr