Company Overview Our client is a major FMCG manufacturer operating high‑volume production sites across Australia and New Zealand. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting operational decision‑making, continuous improvement, and commercial performance across the manufacturing sites.
The Role Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager, you will be the key finance partner for a large production site. You will provide insights on manufacturing performance, challenge operational decisions, and support cost management across labour, materials, and overheads. This hands‑on role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to operational teams. Flexibility exists for Melbourne‑based candidates willing to travel regularly to the site.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary finance partner for the plant leadership team
Deliver monthly management reporting and performance analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
Analyse manufacturing variances, including labour, materials, usage, and overheads
Maintain product and standard costing accuracy
Identify cost gaps and work with operations to implement solutions
Support inventory management, cycle counts, and stocktakes
Provide financial support for NPD launches and capex requests
Track and report cost‑saving and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to cross‑site knowledge sharing and finance best practices
Support ad‑hoc regional and ANZ‑wide finance projects
The Candidate
Strong commercial and analytical mindset with manufacturing or FMCG experience
Confident communicator able to challenge constructively and explain finance to non‑finance stakeholders
Solutions‑focused, detail‑oriented, and accountable
Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Finance
CA / CPA qualified or near completion preferred
5+ years’ management accounting experience in manufacturing or FMCG
Strong experience in product costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
Inventory and stock management experience essential
How to Apply To apply online, click the link below. For enquiries, contact
Alex Cox
at:
acox@sharpandcarter.com.au
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