Finance Expert

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial team on a 12-month contract. As a key member of the team, you will support 2 of our manufacturing facilities – Spreyton & Wynyard, Tasmania.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the site teams to ensure the accuracy of product costs for products produced at the respective manufacturing sites.
• Drive the achievement of sustainable performance of the sites and region.
• Provide the necessary commercial support, insight and challenge to the site operations leadership team.
• Focus on the key value drivers related to operational effectiveness (yield, quality, OEE, cost management), capital effectiveness and recovery maximization.
• Drive improvement in core controls and compliance.
• Accounting and financial reporting, including month-end close, group and AU reporting, as well as CAPEX reporting.
• Preparation of the opex budgets and forecasts as per the corporate timeframe for budget /3YP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles in combination with the wider business.

About You

Critical to your success in this role will be your attention to detail, teamed with your ability to assimilate and analyse complex information. You will demonstrate a strong financial acumen, understanding and applying key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

You will have a customer centric focus and the proven ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commercial or financial management or other relevant discipline.
• CA/CPA is preferred or working towards.
• 3 years of relevant working experience in an Analyst role.
• Site/manufacturing Finance experience preferred.
• Strong Excel modelling and written skills.
• SAP systems or other financial systems background.

The Benefits of Life at Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

• We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.
• With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you.
• We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.
• We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills.
• Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.
• No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave.