$120,000 to $140,000 per year plus superannuation
This national business has been a key player in the manufacturing industry since the early 1960s.
It specializes in growing, harvesting, processing, and supplying a diverse range of value-added products.
Operating from multiple facilities across the country, the company sources produce from various regions to ensure year-round availability.
Committed to innovation and sustainability, it has implemented advanced food safety technologies and pledged to make all plastic packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by the end of next year.
The company's dedication to quality and community involvement has solidified its reputation as a leader in the Australian fresh produce market.
They are seeking to appoint a talented Finance Business Partner to engage with the Site Leadership Team to identify opportunities for financial improvement and support real-time problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the newly created role of Finance Business Partner will perform dual Finance Business Partner and Cost Accounting functions in a high-impact, decision support role.
Aiding General Managers and other Senior Finance professionals in the business, your duties will include but not be limited to:
Consider and develop transformation and business improvement initiatives that will continue to position the business strongly in improving profitability and capital efficiency and achieving strategic objectives, including operating model development and growth.
Maintaining average costs of raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods.
Providing variance analysis and managing the budgets around all costing issues.
Analysing production costs and recommending changes.
Developing and maintaining accurate costing systems in relation to labour, production methods, and material supply.
Ensuring all costs are identified and recorded accurately.
Playing an active role in costing new products.
Performing month-end cost accounting close and producing monthly management reports including material costs, labour cost, and overheads.
Conducting analysis of all costs.
Processing stock reconciliations and coordination of stock takes and cycle counts.
Managing and performing inventory controls.
About You
The successful Finance Business Partner will hold a degree in finance and ideally have experience working in the costing area of manufacturing; however, the business is keen to consider those with a fresh perspective from outside of the industry.
You will be highly motivated, a self-starter, and take a proactive and disciplined approach to getting your work done.
You will be joining a friendly, positive, and humble team of finance professionals.
Skills & Experience
Member of a professional Accounting body (CA, CPA, CIMA).
Solid experience in a plant accountant or management accounting role.
Proven operational finance analytical skills, including in-depth understanding of product costing - essential.
Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment - highly regarded.
High level of ability with Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills essential.
Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and/or Power BI desired, not essential.
Strong client interaction, commercial, and relationship management skills.
What's on Offer
A high impact role in a high-performing business.
Report to a highly experienced FP&A Manager eager to offer strong guidance and mentorship.
Excellent workplace culture and incentives.
Apply Now
Submit your CV for the Finance Business Partner role by clicking on the "Apply Now " button.
For more information, reach out to Matthew Taylor at the P&C Partners Brisbane office.
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