The Company

Founded in 2011, Pure Dairy has diversified from a dairy commodity trade business into a significant player in both trade and Foodservice, processing and distributing a range of cheese products such as natural cheese, mozzarella, cheddar and cheese sauces. With an extremely strong customer base that spans QSR, Commercial, Industrial and Hospitality, Pure Dairy has established itself as a trusted supplier to the industry both across Australia and internationally.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded Cost Accountant to join our Finance team in a critical business partnering role supporting Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders to drive performance. You will provide meaningful analysis, financial insights and cost visibility that support informed decision-making, improve profitability and enhance operational efficiency across the business.

About the Role

The key responsibilities of a Cost Accountant include, but are not limited to:

- Maintaining SKU standard costs, bills of materials and production routings

- Analysing monthly manufacturing cost variances, yield, waste, labour efficiency and factory utilisation

- Partnering with Manufacturing to explain cost drivers, challenge performance and drive practical improvement actions

- Analysing inbound freight, warehousing, third-party logistics and outbound distribution costs

- Working with Supply Chain to improve logistics efficiency and cost-to-serve

- Analysing inventory days, short-dated stock and slow-moving or obsolete inventory





- Maintaining enterprise resource planning costing data and improve manufacturing and inventory processes

- Reporting manufacturing and logistics costs using Excel and Power BI

- Updating manufacturing and logistics cost assumptions for rolling forecasts

What we're looking for

- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field

- CPA or CA qualified, or working towards qualification, preferred

- Two to five years of cost accounting experience in food or FMCG manufacturing

- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems; Business Central or a comparable ERP is preferred

- Strong Excel and analytical skills, with Power BI experience preferred

- Clear communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

- Curiosity, learning agility and the ability to challenge assumptions and find practical solutions

Why join Pure Dairy?

At Pure Dairy, you will join a growing and ambitious organisation where your work directly influences business performance and decision-making. You will be part of a collaborative team environment that values initiative, continuous improvement and professional development.

In return, we offer:

- Competitive remuneration

- Career growth and development opportunities

- Exposure to a dynamic and expanding manufacturing business

- A supportive and team-oriented workplace culture

- The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a commercially focused role

Please note only qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to Line Managers.

📌 Cost Accountant (Dandenong South)
🏢 PURE DAIRY
📍 Dandenong South