Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (FMCG)

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd in Carrum Downs, VIC, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to deliver financial insight, improve performance and support strategic decisions.

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting across Supply Chain and Operations, develop financial models and investment appraisals for capital projects, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for

Qualifications

• Experience in finance business partnering, management accounting or financial analysis in a FMCG environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability, with confidence working with complex data sets.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain leaders to provide financial insight and drive business performance.
• Analyse manufacturing, freight, warehousing and operational costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting across Supply Chain and Operations.
• Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals for capital expenditure, projects and operational improvements.
• Analyse production options to optimise manufacturing capacity.
• Analyse inventory, warehousing, freight, procurement and manufacturing costs to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Provide insights into cost of goods sold (COGS), operational performance and productivity metrics.
• Monitor and report on key operational and supply chain KPIs.
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, controls, reporting and financial discipline.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (FMCG)

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd – Carrum VIC

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (FMCG)

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations and influencing decisions that improve business performance?

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain to join our team in Carrum Downs and partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and Operations leaders to deliver financial insight, improve performance and support strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond traditional reporting and become a trusted business partner across the operational side of the business. You will play a key role in understanding cost drivers, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, supporting investment decisions and helping operational leaders make informed, commercially sound decisions.

As ASD Group continues to grow, this role will have increasing visibility and influence across the organisation, providing you with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance and profitability.

About Us

Australian Sustainable Dairies (ASD Group) is building the future of dairy in Australia, bringing high quality, better for you, and sustainable products to Australian consumers. We are Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business, producing award winning yoghurt, milk & cheese products, across our market leading brands Barambah Organics, and five:am. We are passionate about our brands, our culture, and our team. We have fun, we work hard and support each other to exceed goals and continue our rapid growth trajectory.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and Operations teams to provide financial insight that supports efficiency, productivity and profitability across the business.

You’ll help stakeholders understand performance drivers, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and support decisions that directly impact operational and financial results.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with Supply Chain leaders to provide financial insight and drive business performance.

Analyse manufacturing, freight, warehousing and operational costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting across Supply Chain and Operations.

Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals for capital expenditure, projects and operational improvements.

Analyse production options to optimise manufacturing capacity

Analyse inventory, warehousing, freight, procurement and manufacturing costs to identify efficiency opportunities.

Provide insights into cost of goods sold (COGS), operational performance and productivity metrics.

Monitor and report on key operational and supply chain KPIs.

Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision making.

Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, controls, reporting and financial discipline.

Challenge assumptions and provide objective, data-driven recommendations.

Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable insights

About You

You’re naturally curious, commercially minded and enjoy understanding how a business operates.

You combine strong technical finance skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and turn data into practical recommendations.

You will ideally have:

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.

Experience in finance business partnering, management accounting or financial analysis in a FMCG environment.

Experience supporting Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement or Logistics functions.

Strong understanding of operational cost drivers, inventory and manufacturing performance.

Experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models and business cases.

Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability, with confidence working with complex data sets.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

The ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

Highly Regarded

Food manufacturing, dairy or FMCG environment.

Experience analysing COGS, inventory, production and supply chain performance.

Experience using Business Central / Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI or other business intelligence reporting experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to have a genuine impact on how our business operates and grows.

You won't be sitting on the sidelines producing reports. You'll be working alongside operational leaders, helping improve efficiency, optimise costs and influence decisions that directly affect business performance.

As ASD Group continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and play a key role in supporting one of Australia's leading dairy businesses.

ASD Group is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol tests), and security/background checks, which may also include a criminal record check.