Finance Manager

Job title : Finance Manager
Location : Victoria
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1618238
Our client is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent. This role will suit someone with a strong background in food manufacturing, and experience in both commercial and financial reporting. You’ll be a key financial business partner, delivering critical insights and ensuring smooth financial operations to drive strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and deliver opportunities to improve finance processes, streamline reporting, and boost visibility across the business.
  • Build financial models to support strategic decisions, including margin analysis by product and site, and feasibility assessments for new opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate costing data and bills of materials within the ERP system, ensuring reliable product cost reporting.
  • Weekly and monthly financial reporting cycles, including detailed sales analysis, performance dashboards, cash flow projections, and forecasts.
  • Monitor day-to-day operational metrics and collaborate with other departments to implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Manage all aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements.
  • Budgeting, incorporating scenario analysis and regular tracking against business goals.
  • Ensure full compliance with relevant tax obligations (including BAS, IAS, GST, and payroll tax) and assist with audit preparation and reporting.
  • Oversee the finance team’s daily operations, including accounts payable and receivable, while providing coaching and development support.
  • Provide ad hoc financial support and administrative assistance as needed to meet evolving business priorities.

Who You Are
You’re a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for streamlining processes. CPA qualified and comfortable leading a small team, and you’re not afraid to get hands-on when needed.