I’m working with a leading Australian manufacturer that has built a global reputation for innovation and quality. A role where finance meets supply chain, and your insights will help shape smarter decisions across production, operations, and management.

This is not a back-office analyst role. It’s a hands-on, collaborative position where you’ll partner with stakeholders across finance, production, planning, and supply chain to uncover cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes, and provide the critical analysis that drives performance and profitability.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for

• Lead variance and cost analysis, explaining key drivers to stakeholders and recommending preventative actions;
• Partner with purchasing to track and explain purchase price and freight variances;
• Support production and planning teams in identifying labour and material variances in WIP, driving corrective measures;
• Ensure new products are fully costed and set up in systems prior to launch;
• Provide data-driven insights to supply chain leaders to support KPI reporting and annual budgets; and
• Investigate and respond to ad-hoc queries, delivering meaningful solutions that drive business improvement.

To qualify for this role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering;
• CPA or CA qualification preferred;
• Strong background in finance, cost accounting, or business partnering within a manufacturing environment;
• Excellent analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel and experience using data and ERP tools;
• Ability to act as a true business partner, translating data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders; and
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing company in a role that offers plenty of challenges and opportunities for growth. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Arvin Timpoc at u&u on 0481 527 697 or Arvin.Timpoc@u&u.com quoting reference number 34928 or alternatively, click to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.

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