Operations - Management Control & Performance Manager

6 days ago

South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lactalis Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

About our role:

The Operations - Management Control & Performance Manager is responsible for driving the consolidation of profit performance reporting across the business, ensuring that financial insights are delivered with clarity and consistency. The position provides critical decision support to managers at all levels within the SBUs through effective Management Control teams.

Responsibilities include:

  • Consolidation of Profit performance reporting through the business.
  • Decision support via Management Control teams to all levels of managers across the SBU's.
  • Coordinate the preparation and quality of regular financial forecasting, including monthly rolling forecasts, budgets and 3 year long term plans.
  • Development of Management Control teams and skills to meet the business needs.
  • Provision of reporting to Lactalis HQ in line with required reporting models and timetables.
  • Continuous improvements in financials systems and reporting, including liaison with Transformation Project team.
  • Pro-actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the business.
  • Complete all tasks and duties as reasonably requested by your leader.

About you:

The Operations - Management Control & Performance Manager role requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking. Candidates must have:

  • a minimum of 10–15 years' experience in management control—including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles within large, complex organizations—this individual demonstrates deep expertise in financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management.
  • excel in dynamic environments and adept at solving complex financial challenges with clarity and precision.
  • possess advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (such as ERP platforms and Excel), along with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • clear communication and strong presentation skills enable them to deliver insights that drive informed decision-making at all levels.
  • academic foundation—holding a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification (MSc/MA) and professional membership (e.g., CPA) are highly regarded, though equivalent industry experience is equally valued.
  • leads with integrity, thinks strategically, and inspires high-performing teams.

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds' No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia's iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious teams. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role alongside office-based days.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience, Apply now

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