Finance Manager

About the Job As the key finance leader onsite, you'll provide commercial insight, financial control and strategic support across all areas of the operation. You'll be empowered to work autonomously, identify risks and opportunities early, and influence action that improves site performance. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact today, while also building broader exposure within Supply Chain Finance as the business evolves, including future opportunities to broaden your experience across Supply Chain Finance and The Arnott's Group manufacturing network. What Your Days Look Like Providing commercial insight and performance analysis to site leaders. Acting as a trusted business partner to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, influencing decisions that improve operational and financial outcomes Overseeing the manufacturing costing, inventory, labour efficiency, waste and productivity metrics. Developing business cases and supporting capital investment decisions. Identifying risks and opportunities and driving accountability for results. Coaching and developing site finance team members.
About You You're curious, confident and enjoy being close to the operation. You know how to turn financial data into business insights and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You'll also bring: 7+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting or Commercial Finance. Manufacturing, industrial or FMCG experience. Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting and month-end capability. Manufacturing costing and cost accounting experience. Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills. Previous people leadership experience. including coaching, developing and creating accountability within teams. Advanced Excel skills, with SAP experience highly regarded. A proactive, self-sufficient approach with the confidence to make decisions and know when to escalate. The ability to be onsite in Shepparton five days per week.
The Ingredients for Success Success in this role comes from combining strong technical finance capability with commercial thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence operational leaders. You'll thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy being a visible and trusted member of the leadership team.
Perks Join one of Australia's most recognised FMCG businesses. Play a key role in shaping site performance and strategy. Work closely with senior operational and finance leaders. Career development opportunities across The Arnott's Group's brands, functions and manufacturing network. Opportunity to broaden your experience as Supply Chain Finance continues to evolve. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Our Culture At The Arnott's Group, our purpose is simple: Create Delicious Moments. We believe great careers are built through ownership, collaboration and continuous growth. If you're looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, partner with leaders and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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