Your new company

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Site Finance Lead to join a large, complex manufacturing operation based in Shepparton. This role offers real influence at site leadership level, partnering closely with operations to drive performance, improve cost outcomes and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading site finance activities, including managing and mentoring a site-based Manufacturing Accountant
• Acting as a key business partner to the Site General Manager and Operations Leadership Team
• Owning month-end close, variance analysis, forecasting and insightful performance reporting
• Driving the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-term strategic planning processes
• Managing manufacturing variances, conversion costs and cost recoveries
• Supporting capital projects and improvement initiatives through robust financial modelling and analysis
• Overseeing site costing processes, including standard costs, BOMs, routings and inventory integrity
• Ensuring strong governance, controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audit readiness
• Championing continuous improvement and value creation initiatives across the site

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualified in Finance or Accounting, with CA or CPA certification
• Proven experience in a large FMCG, manufacturing or complex operational environment
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial insights into operational actions
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders from shop floor through to senior leaders
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable balancing detailed analysis with big-picture thinking
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong Excel skills; Power BI exposure is beneficial.

What you'll get in return

• Highly visible role with genuine influence on site and business performance
• Opportunity to work closely with operational leaders in a values-led organisation
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing, capital investment and transformation initiatives
• Supportive leadership culture with a strong focus on safety, integrity and collaboration

What you need to do now

If you’re a commercially driven finance professional looking for your next step in site-based leadership, apply now using the link below. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hays Business Director Finance – Adam Swinton at Adam.swinton@hays.com.au.
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