Cougar is an Australian owned and based leading equipment manufacturer and services supplier. We have five locations on the eastern coast of Australia providing equipment and services to our major mining customers. Our five business pillars are Manufacturing, Drilling Services, Hire Equipment, Repairs/Overhauls and Parts.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team. The Finance Business Partner role will support the operations and supply chain functions with actionable financial insights, and drive improvements in costing and working capital management. This role plays a critical role in bridging operational execution with financial performance through hands-on analysis, process alignment, and strategic forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to analyse and improve labour utilisation, material usage and operational efficiency

Lead product costing processes across workshop and manufacturing activities

Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and operational improvement initiatives from a financial perspective

Manage WIP and support timely project closeout to expedite invoicing

Assist with budgeting and forecasting of manufacturing overheads,



labour and inventory balances

Analyse cost trends by product or project segment and support working capital planning

Contribute to weekly operations reviews and board reporting packs

Perform month-end reconciliation tasks related to manufacturing and supply chain

Support transition from reactive reporting to forward-looking financial planning

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

CPA or CA qualified (or in progress)

3-5 years of experience in a Management Accounting role, preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors

High proficiency in Excel and Power BI dashboards

Familiarity with ERP systems such as Ostendo and/or NetSuite

Robust analytical and financial modelling skills

Exposure to WIP and inventory reconciliations at a product or segment level

Why us?

Cougar has the tenacity and determination to be the best; it's in our DNA. More than just a job, we live it. Every day is a journey of strength and passion. This role will offer:

Fitness passport

EAP and Check in support

Supportive culture focused on innovation

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📌 Finance Business Partner (Maitland)
🏢 Cougar Group
📍 Maitland