Accounting Specialist
The Arnott's Group portfolio of brands continues its legacy, providing high-quality food to create memorable moments for consumers worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced professional to cover a maternity leave on a 12–15 month fixed-term contract. This role will be responsible for management and cost accounting for the Campbells site, focusing on site profitability analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and finance business partnering to support key operational decisions.
* Prepare management reports and analyse site profitability, including variance analysis
* Monitor and communicate operational performance trends for the Shepparton site
* Partner with operations on continuous improvement projects to support business targets
* Manage product costing for new product development (NPD) and CI initiatives
* Support forecasting, budgeting cycles, and provide assistance to the Supply Chain Finance Controller
Key Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualifications with up to 2 years' experience in cost accounting or business analysis, ideally within FMCG
* Proficiency in SAP or similar large ERP systems, with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
* Proven ability to take ownership of tasks, delivering accurate outcomes with strong attention to detail
* Exposure to process improvement and change management initiatives
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Benefits:
* Prioritise your physical, mental and financial wellbeing with discounted Health Insurance, home loans, gym memberships and access to our employee assistance program
* Free parking for all employees, easily accessible to the office by public transport, onsite showers and secure bike parking
* From the sustainability strategy to our Inclusion & Belonging work, there are ways to make a difference to people and the planet
Our Culture:
* We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort
* These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way
* When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people