We are looking for a new Finance Business Partner to join us at DON!
About Us GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF's business units include: Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz and Jasol.
DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800's and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh Pork.
Our heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands from the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family.
About the role Based in Castlemaine, the Finance Business Partner will partner with our Ham and Bacon manufacturing teams putting together appropriate financial budgets & forecasts, setting standard costs, measuring performance against standards & identifying cost saving opportunities. You will also manage and mentor a Cost Accountant, providing direction, training, guidance and support as required.
Responsibilities Provide effective Business Partnering to the Ham & Bacon teams Identify, quantify and drive cost reduction/business value Monitor internal controls processes Provide accurate product costing scenarios and opportunities for value creation Preparation and communication of weekly performance reporting Support the preparation of Capital Expenditure requests Ensure all reporting, monthly forecasts (Integrated Business Plans), quarterly forecasts and budgets are accurate and delivered on time Benefits Flexible working DON Caring Everyday – 2 volunteer days per year Purchase Additional Leave Discounted products Global Career Opportunities Study Assistance Program About you Accounting or Commerce Degree with Accounting major required CA or CPA desirable Demonstrated effectiveness in team engagement Effective Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Proven experience identifying and deploying process improvements Ability to identify true requirements & importance of each stage of reporting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build productive relationships and influence key stakeholders Applications To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test and a security/background check which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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