Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Site Based

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz is seeking a Finance Business Partner for manufacturing, based across multiple sites in Victoria. The role owns reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing commercial insights to improve site performance and EBIT growth.

You will partner with site leadership and operations to deliver actionable financial guidance, drive cost savings, and support strategic decisions in a high-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualification with manufacturing or supply chain finance experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for FMCG/manufacturing.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with cross-site partnering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and site leaders to improve profitability.
• Lead monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and latest estimates.
• Deliver insights on labour, production, and cost drivers.
• Build financial models and business cases for decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and financial governance across sites.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Site Based

High-impact manufacturing finance role supporting multiple production sites across Victoria.

Own reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational business partnering within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Work directly with site leadership to identify cost savings, improve performance, and drive EBIT growth.

$155k + super + STI, requires 4 days on multiple sites.

About the Company
TOM People and I are working with a leading FMCG manufacturer to recruit a Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing. With a national footprint and a portfolio of well-established consumer brands, this organisation operates a large-scale manufacturing network and continues to invest in operational excellence, process improvement, and growth initiatives.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple manufacturing sites, providing financial insights and commercial support to improve performance and drive strategic outcomes. This is a visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to improve site performance and profitability.

Lead monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and latest estimates.

Deliver actionable insights on labour, production, cost, and operational performance drivers.

Build financial models, business cases, and scenario analysis to support decision-making.

Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and financial governance across sites.

About You

CA, CPA or CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance.

Strong business partnering skills gained within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar operational environment.

Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis.

Commercially minded with strong communication, analytical, and influencing skills.