Baxters Foods Australia, a proud family-owned company, is a leading Australian manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of high-quality foods for both retail and foodservice sectors. Operating from our Campbellfield facility, we produce a variety of chutneys, relishes, mustards, pesto, pasta sauces, and cookie dough. Our portfolio includes esteemed brands such as Baxters, Jensen's Organic, Aunty Kath's, Yackandandah, and our latest addition, Tio Tito.
Are you an experienced Cost Accountant looking for a new challenge?
Alternatively, are you a top performer with 3+ years post graduate experience and looking for a pathway into FMCG by joining a growing business?
About the Role: Reporting to the GM of Finance, the Operations Accountant provides financial support to the Operations Team, helping improve business performance through proactive analysis and advice. You will ensure timely updates on organisational performance to key stakeholders and accurately reflect these in the accounts.
Key Responsibilities: Support for Manufacturing Team: Participate in daily reviews and conduct periodic factory floor assessments to actively support Plant Management.Reporting: Generate, analyze, and present labour cost and yield reconciliation reports on a daily and weekly basis.Overhead Expense Reviews: Lead periodic overhead expense meetings with cost centre managers to ensure spending aligns with budgets.Costing: Maintain costing models for New Product Development (NPD) proposals, update monthly costings in Oracle, and assist in annual budget updates.Accounts Payable Support: Ensure accurate purchase orders for inventoried items and support the Operations and Accounts Payable teams.Reconciliations: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for labour (including some payroll support), fixed assets, and inventory, and oversee stock counts.Safety Compliance: Fulfill safety responsibilities including safety walks and incident reporting.What We're Looking For: Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (essential)CPA, CA, or CIMA membership (desirable)Cost Accounting experience in a FMCG business preferredExperience with ERP systems (Oracle experience highly regarded)Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex analysis)Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExcellent time management, prioritization, and attention to detailStrong problem-solving, analytical, and relationship-building skillsWhat We Offer: The opportunity to work with and be mentored by an experienced finance professionalA dynamic environment where you'll be given autonomy and support to succeedIf you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to make a real impact, apply now to join Baxters Foods Australia as a Cost Accountant.