Financial Controller Big River Pork – Murray Bridge, SA

Big River Pork is one of South Australia’s standout agribusiness success stories. As a major vertically integrated pork producer, we employ over 500 team members and continue to grow rapidly. We’re known for our commitment to quality, innovation, animal welfare, and our people — and we’re now looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our leadership team at our Murray Bridge facility.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this hands-on leadership role gives you the chance to make a significant strategic impact in a fast-growing manufacturing business. You’ll provide robust financial oversight, drive process improvements, and build the capability of a small, high-performing finance team in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full finance function, including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis.

Own the annual budgeting process — partnering with department heads to deliver accurate, timely, and business-focused consolidated budgets.

Prepare high-quality, timely financial reporting, including monthly dashboards, weekly updates, P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and insightful variance analysis.

Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage external audit processes efficiently.

Ensure timely and accurate lodgement of BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax, and other regulatory returns.

Strengthen governance, compliance, risk management, and financial policy frameworks.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Mentor, develop, and lead the finance team to build capability and alignment with broader business objectives.

About You

You’re a commercially astute, qualified finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and genuinely enjoys supporting a growing manufacturing/primary production business.

Essential Requirements

CA or CPA qualification (mandatory)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Financial Controller (or equivalent senior finance leadership) role

Tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB standards

Proven leadership and team development experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Full Australian work rights

Highly Regarded

Previous experience in manufacturing, agribusiness, or primary production

Proficiency with Power BI (or similar) and financial dashboard development

Exposure to Carbon Accounting or sustainability reporting

You are meticulous, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to translate complex numbers into clear, actionable business insights.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications

Permanent full-time role with genuine opportunity to influence strategy and operations

Flexible working arrangements (after successful onboarding)

Supportive leadership team and a genuine collaborative culture

The satisfaction of contributing to a proud, growing South Australian business that’s creating jobs and supporting regional communities

How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief cover note outlining your suitability to: hr•@bigriverpork.com.au

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dan McCartney – HR Manager on 8539 3333.

If you’re ready for a role where your expertise will be valued and you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.