The Opportunity

Join a fast-growing FMCG business committed to building a more sustainable and ethical food system. This is a high-impact, commercially focused role where you’ll partner closely with the CFO, Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, and broader leadership team.

As the key conduit between finance and operations, you will play a critical role in driving cost performance, improving visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making across manufacturing and supply chain.

The Challenge

- Lead the annual manufacturing and supply chain budgeting process
- Own standard costing across all SKUs, including detailed variance analysis
- Track and analyse warehouse, freight, and logistics costs (fixed and variable)
- Deliver weekly insights on cost performance, trends, and risks
- Partner with site stakeholders to manage costs against budget and forecast
- Support capital investment decisions through robust business case development




- Lead analysis and insights on inventory management and optimisation
- Support Sales and Marketing with financial analysis, identifying risks and opportunities
- Perform year-end close activities relating to inventory, freight, and logistics

The Expertise

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CA/CPA qualified
- 5+ years’ experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role
- Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods is essential
- Solid experience in standard costing and variance analysis
- Familiarity with well-known ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
- Proactive, hands-on approach with an ability to driving outcomes

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📌 Finance Business Partner | Manufacturing And Supply | 170,000 – 180,000 Package (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne