Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Site Based

T+O+M Executive; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

TOM People and I is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a multi-site manufacturing environment in Victoria. You will own reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial partnering to support site leadership, identify cost savings, and drive EBIT growth.

The role requires CA/CPA/CIMA qualification, strong stakeholder engagement, and a hands-on approach across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.