Finance Manager

Western Plains Pork; Golden Plains Shire; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Plains Pork is seeking a Finance Manager on a part-time basis, three days per week, based at our Mount Mercer farm in Victoria. You will lead the finance function, report to the CEO, and partner with managers to drive financial performance across the business.

You will oversee month-end close, statutory compliance, management reporting, and budgeting. The role requires 5+ years in finance, CA/CPA, and experience in agriculture or manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in accounting and finance in private enterprise.
• Experience in an equivalent Finance Manager role, including managing people, systems and projects.
• A tertiary qualification in business, accounting or finance; CA or CPA membership preferred.
• Finance experience in agriculture or manufacturing (preferred).
• A track record of partnering with managers to improve decisions and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department, setting goals and the framework to meet them.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including system reconciliations and accruals.
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met: income tax, FBT, payroll tax, superannuation, GST, WorkCover and ASIC.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies and current tax law.
• Produce accurate, timely monthly management reports (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow).
• Report on and interpret key business and performance indicators, including multi-site cost of production.
• Prepare divisional and management reports for the Executive team and Board, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Analyze short- to medium-term cash flow, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead the annual budget and forecasting process, coordinating information across business units.
• Make financial and investment recommendations that support the long-range strategic plan.
• Manage commercial leases, contracts and risk controls.
• Manage relationships with banks, legal advisers, external accountants and auditors.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

This is a part-time role of 3 days per week, based at our farm at Mount Mercer.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with department managers and the corporate team, you'll lead the finance function and be a trusted adviser to the business. Your responsibilities will include:

About the role

Leading the finance function

• Oversee the finance department, setting goals and the framework to meet them
• Own month-end and year-end close, including system reconciliations and accruals
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met: income tax, FBT, payroll tax, superannuation, GST, WorkCover and ASIC
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies and current tax law

Reporting and analysis

• Produce accurate, timely monthly management reports (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
• Report on and interpret key business and performance indicators, including multi-site cost of production
• Prepare divisional and management reports for the Executive team and Board, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Analyse short- to medium-term cash flow, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

Planning and commercial

• Lead the annual budget and forecasting process, coordinating information across business units
• Make financial and investment recommendations that support the long-range strategic plan
• Manage commercial leases, contracts and risk controls
• Manage relationships with banks, legal advisers, external accountants and auditors

About you

• At least 5 years' experience in accounting and finance, ideally in private enterprise
• Experience in an equivalent Finance Manager role, including managing people, systems and projects
• A tertiary qualification in business, accounting or finance; CA or CPA membership preferred
• Finance experience in agriculture or manufacturing (preferred)
• A track record of partnering with managers to improve decisions and operations
• The ability to influence change in a practical, delivery-focused culture
• Confidence working with stakeholders at management, Executive and Board level

What's in it for you

• A senior role that fits around life: 3 days per week
• A genuine seat at the management table, reporting directly to the CEO
• The chance to make the role your own: streamline, develop and improve how finance supports the business
• A close-knit team in a respected Australian brand
• $72,000 – $87,000 + super, based on $120,000 – $145,000 full-time equivalent