Finance Business Partner

Job title : Finance Business Partner
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $130,000 + superannuation
Contact name : Kavithri Weerasuriya
Contact email : kweerasuriya@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1699770
About the Company & Role:
  
This well-established FMCG manufacturing business is a recognised name within its category, supplying high-volume products into major retail and distribution channels across Australia.

This is a true operations-focused Finance Business Partnering role, sitting close to manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. You will partner with site leadership to drive cost efficiencies, improve margins and provide real-time insights that support decision-making on the factory floor.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Operations, Production and Supply Chain leaders to drive performance across manufacturing and distribution
  • Analyse and report on COGS, labour, waste, yield and inventory movements
  • Deliver actionable insights to improve efficiency, margins and plant performance
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecasts for the manufacturing site
  • Lead variance analysis across production volumes, cost drivers and operational KPIs
  • Assist with capital expenditure analysis, business cases and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with site teams onsite, building strong relationships across production and leadership
Skills and Experience:
  • Experience as a Finance Business Partner within FMCG or manufacturing environments (essential)
  • CA or CPA qualified
  • Experience working closely with operations, plant managers or supply chain teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence non-finance teams
  • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working 5 days onsite in a fast-paced production environment
Why Join Our Client:
  • A salary of up to $130,000 + super
  • Stable, growing FMCG manufacturing business
  • Strong exposure to operations, supply chain and commercial decision-making
  • Onsite role with a highly engaged leadership team
  • South-Western Sydney location (5 days on-site)
  • Parking provided
How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kavithri Weerasuriya at kweerasuriya@sharpandcarter.com.au