Founded in ****, 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.
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
Growth opportunities and development opportunities
Exposure to a dynamic and expanding manufacturing business
A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a commercially focused role
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📌 Cost Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 PURE DAIRY
📍 Melbourne