The role
Reporting to the GM / Head of Commercial Finance, the role plays a key part in linking finance and operations.
A well-established and growing national group is seeking a capable and commercially minded finance expert to join their Queensland sites. This role suits someone with a strong manufacturing / commercial base who is now looking to broaden their impact to work closely with operations, supply chain and senior leadership to improve performance and decision-making.
This role will combine month-end responsibilities with project work, reporting, and business partnering across inventory, procurement, and sales functions. The scope is broad and offers visibility across the business - key responsibilities will include:
* Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
* Partner with manufacturing and commercial teams to deliver insights that improve operational efficiency and revenue growth.
* Work collaboratively with the accounting and FP&A teams to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reports and analysis.
* Lead cost analysis across production inputs and identify margin improvement opportunities.
* Support pricing strategies, product profitability analysis, and customer deal evaluations.
* Partner with key managers on business performance
* Support system improvements, data integrity, and reporting efficiency
As the successful candidate, you will possess:
* CA/CPA qualification with proven experience in a commercial or management accounting role
* Ideally background in product-based environments
* Strong Excel and financial systems experience (SAP preferred)
* Good communication skills and an interest in operational drivers of performance
* A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to engage across different business units
This is a well-rounded role in a grounded and collaborative team, offering the chance to influence commercial outcomes and develop in a stable, well-regarded business.
Our client is looking at running interviews as soon as possible, so please apply directly, but if you have any queries, please call David McLaren on