Plant Finance Manager

Job title : Plant Finance Manager
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1699055
Plant Finance Manager - Manufacturing
Location: South/Western Suburbs
 
We're looking for a commercially savvy Plant Finance Manager to lead financial control and partner with Operations to drive profitability, efficiency, and productivity across the  manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll sit at the heart of operations, linking finance with operations.
What You'll Own
  • Lead month-end close and ensure integrity of SAP financials (cost & inventory)
  • Deliver accurate reporting, forecasts, and budgets aligned to plant KPIs
  • Drive standard costing accuracy and cost visibility
  • Partner with Operations to eliminate waste and lift plant performance
  • Identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
  • Champion strong internal controls
What You Bring
  • Proven finance experience in an FMCG environment
  • Strong cost accounting and inventory expertise
  • SAP capability and advanced Excel skills
  • Confident business partnering and stakeholder influence
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a bias for action