Join the largest Dairy processor in the world
Career development opportunities
Bendigo - outstanding regional location
We are Lactalis Australia
Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.
At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, Jalna, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for delivering financial reporting and analysis for the Bendigo site, in conjunction with the senior functional stakeholders on site. The role will drive the financial reporting cycle on behalf of the site manager, and will work strategically on long term planning initiatives (budget preparation, CAPEX submission, savings initiatives).
Key accountabilities include:
Timely and accurate financial and management reporting to various stakeholders.
Assist Site Manager with analysis and explanation of monthly results for their areas of responsibility.
Provide management with relevant accounting and financial support necessary to assist in making informed decisions
Identify and implement reporting and process improvements
Assist management with the preparation of capital expenditure proposals and business case evaluations.
Drive and lead budgets and forecast exercises and commentary for global budget preparations
Manage Bills of Material (BOM)
About You
To succeed in this role the following knowledge and skills are required:
Degree qualification in Economics or Business.
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
3 years commercial experience preferably with exposure to a manufacturing environment utilising Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) systems
Experience with budgeting and working with stakeholders to monitor and update forecasts
Understanding of product costing
Demonstrated intermediate Microsoft Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of FMCG or Dairy related operations would be desirable.
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