How you will make contributions that matter

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to support our operations across a 12-month contract.

This role is based at our Head Office at Southbank and will see you partnering closely with site leadership across Kiewa and Cobram, acting as the key finance lead for site performance and insights. Regular travel between sites is required, providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations.

You will play a critical role as the finance partner to site leaders, acting as the “CFO of the site” bringing both strategic insight and a willingness to get into the detail to ensure accurate, timely and actionable financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly and monthly financial reporting cycles, including clear articulation of site performance and results
• Provide daily oversight of manufacturing variances, ensuring alignment to process orders and identifying risks and opportunities early
• Deliver mid-month forecasts and month-end outlooks, incorporating actuals and forward projections
• Support monthly S&OP and site review processes, contributing financial insights and optimisation opportunities
• Analyse overheads, salary and wages, utilities, and operating performance forecasts
• Partner with operational and CI teams to validate cost savings and performance initiatives
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Manufacturing Variances (MUV), with particular attention to high-priority product lines
• Support ledger close, journals, reconciliations, and reporting improvements/standardisation
• Investigate and resolve manual processes, recharges, and cost allocations
• Work closely with site managers, providing both challenge and support to drive performance outcomes

About you

• CA or CPA qualified
• Proven experience in manufacturing or commercial finance
• Strong capability in forecasting, reporting, and operational finance partnering
• Experience working closely with site or operational leaders, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Ability to balance big-picture insights with detailed, hands-on analysis
• Demonstrated track record of solving complex problems and improving processes
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP highly regarded)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial performance

We’ll support you with

• The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values-led company
• A competitive annual salary
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program
• Product discounts and other employee benefits

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.