▷ Immediate Start: Finance Manager Operations | Regional Victoria/South Australia

3 weeks ago


Mount Gambier, Australia ThompsonCook Full time

Finance Manager Operations | Regional Victoria/South Australia

Job title : Finance Manager & Controller Location : VIC Other

- Dynamic industry leader | Partner with General Manager and site leadership teams

- Direct report to CFO| Identify commercial performance improvement initiatives

- An opportunity to join a high-growth business undergoing strategic transformation

The Opportunity

A global industry leader with strong growth forecasts, our client is seeking a Finance Manager Operations to act as the key finance partner to the regional operations functions. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, providing financial leadership across the company’s extensive operations and playing a key role in the delivery of strategic growth and operational performance.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and the key business partner to the General Manager, the Finance Manager Operations will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting across the operations and manufacturing division. Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering monthly management reporting and analysis

- Leading the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets with detailed commentary and variance analysis

- Partnering with regional and operational managers to drive operational and financial performance

- Providing strategic financial insights to support decision‑making across manufacturing operations

- Partner with the c‑suite to provide financial stewardship whilst pro‑actively identifying performance and commercial improvement initiatives

- Enhancing financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks across operational sites and processes

- Supporting audit processes, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

- Driving improvements in reporting, forecasting and budgeting methodologies

This role requires a hands‑on finance leader who can provide both strategic insight and operational detail to support business growth.

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- CPA/CA Qualification with superior experience within a manufacturing/FMCG/agricultural environment

- Previous experience business partnering operations teams

- Transformational zeal and a flair for process improvement

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and corporate finance

- Familiarity with tax laws, audit standards and compliance frameworks

- You are a hands on commercial leader with the ability to be ‘in the detail

- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to build rapport with all levels of stakeholders

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Jimmy Carruthers for a confidential discussion on 0436 326 546. Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

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