Position Title:Finance Business Partner, Manufacturing - BallaratPosition Type:Regular - Full-TimeRequisition ID:39420In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.About the role. Are you ready to make a tangible impact at one of the world's leading food manufacturers? At McCain, we believe ambition, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit drive exceptional results and shape rewarding careers. As a Finance Business Partner focused on Manufacturing, you will be at the heart of strategic decision making—partnering closely with plant and regional teams to champion financial insights, drive cost efficiencies, and facilitate business growth. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will help shape the future of manufacturing and enable a customer-first approach that defines the McCain experience.This role is based in Ballarat, Victoria.What you'll be doing.Provide timely and accurate financial information to the Plant and Regional Teams that aids in day to day decision makingDrive and play a leading role in the preparation of the annual Budget and periodical Forecasts, ensuring the accountability and ownership is embedded in the PlantIdentify gaps to the annual Budget/periodical Forecasts and work with the Plant Team to address them and drive outcomesEnsure accurate reporting of financial month end/year end resultsReporting, tracing, verifying Sustainable Cost Advantage initiatives to ensure delivery against targetsProvide financial support for NPD launchesResponsible for accuracy of standard costsSupporting capital expenditure requests with financial analysisWhat you'll need to be successful.Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business, CPA/CA desirableVerifiable experience in Financial and Inventory Management with relevant industry qualifications.Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Cost Analysis, Warehouse Management Systems and Financial Management Systems.Experience in a Food manufacturing environment desirable.SAP knowledge is an advantage.Holds self and others accountable to meet commitmentsBuilds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesSteps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be saidBuilds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions – both internal and externalRebounds from setbacks and adversity when faced with difficult situationsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstancesCreates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesDemonstrated ability as a team player with good organizational, people and communication skills (across multiple departments and all levels of personnel).Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unconnected projects with a result focus orientation, a logical thinker and good problem-solving skills.About the team. You'll be joining a high-performing and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering results while maintaining a supportive and enjoyable work environment. We work hard, tackle challenges together, and make sure to have fun along the way.This position forms part of the Finance function, reporting to the Finance Manager for Manufacturing, and will work closely with the Finance, Plant Leadership, and other cross functional team members.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.Job Family:FinanceLocation(s):AU - Australia : Victoria : BallaratCompany:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.#J-18808-Ljbffr