Factory Controller

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In this role, the Factory Controller will support the Factory Manager as a trusted co-pilot within the Factory Leadership Team on day-to-day and long-term strategic initiatives. You will provide visibility around costs related to factory processes through analysis and reporting, ensure adherence to financial legal requirements and NAS.

• Continually seek cost improvements in the factory by presenting and prioritising cost improvement opportunities.
• Validate and review projects to ensure completion and realisation of savings.
• Understand key factory cost drivers and link to factory variances and SAP reports to prioritise cost improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate reporting of actual costs: timeliness and accuracy of input data for Period-end Close (PEC); ensure external and internal financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed.
• Provide early warning to stakeholders in case of major cost deviations.
• Participate in business planning: coordinate, challenge and prepare input assumptions for the Standard Cost Budget (SCB) and Dynamic Forecast (DF).
• Develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans and requests.
• Act as the audit and compliance champion at the factory and be the key contact for internal and external audits.
• Ensure clear control and visibility of assets and liabilities, including development, implementation and compliance with internal controls.
• Coach and develop the factory finance personnel, including career and succession planning.
• Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the factory, including organising training sessions for non-specialists.
• Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization of major or strategic decisions relating to the factory.

• Leadership in a collaborative team with a track record of delivering results in high-pressure environments; adaptability to fast-paced changes; passion for data and attention to detail.
• Degree qualified in Finance with 5+ years' experience in costing, distribution/supply chain and decision support.
• Manufacturing costing experience, ideally within a factory or supply chain environment.
• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Understanding of FMCG industry; excellent Excel, SAP, and reporting tools; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
• Discounted Nestlé products
• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Program

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our workforce.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. For more information please visit Nestlé Australia Home or Our LinkedIn page.

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