Finance Manager

Thomas Borthwick & Sons; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd, a major beef processing operation near Mackay, seeks a Finance Manager to guide financial strategy and reporting. Lead the finance team, provide critical insights, and support executive decision-making for a high-volume production environment.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive performance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Management, or a related field.
• CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Broad administrative experience with meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and database management.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans, forecasts, financial performance metrics.
• Analyse manufacturing processes to ensure optimal financial outcomes.
• Review and negotiate key contracts for best outcomes.
• Complete month end closing procedures and monthly reporting.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors for audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review capital expenditure and maintain fixed assets register.
• Manage, supervise, and develop Finance team.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls (JSOX).

Skills

CA/CPA

Advanced Excel

Manufacturing experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Management degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd

Bakers Creek, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

Full tim

Finance Manager

Who is NH Foods?

An Australian company with a global reach, we are leading the way with the production of our premium and iconic beef brands at our Bakers Creek, (Mackay) site, for the world market. Thomas Borthwick and Sons (Australia) is one of the largest beef processing plants in Queensland. Located 7 km south of Mackay , the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Thomas Borthwick and Sons plant is part of a global company with a global purpose - to deliver the joy of eating.

What does JOY mean to you?

• The joy of achievement – supporting your career development?
• The joy of opportunity –progression internally?
• The joy of belonging – connect with your work and community?

At NH Foods we empower our team to take on the most challenging, inspiring, and rewarding work of their lives.

What is the opportunity?

We are offering a challenging and rewarding full-time opportunity as the Finance Manager at Thomas Borthwick and Sons(Australia) Pty Ltd This senior position is a key advisory role within the business, where you will support the executive management team by providing critical financial insights, reporting, and advise to help make informed operational, business and financial decisions.

You will lead a team of Finance staff including a Senior Accounts Manager, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and Stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop business plans, forecasts, financial performance metrics.
• Analyse manufacturing processes to ensure optimal financial outcomes.
• Review and negotiate key contracts to provide best outcomes.
• Complete month end closing procedures and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Liaise with both external and internal auditors for quarterly, interim and annual audits
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review feasible capital expenditure and maintain fixed assets register.
• Manage, supervise, and develop Finance team.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial accuracy and compliance (JSOX).

What skills are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Finance, Management, or a related field, with extensive experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• A CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification (or working towards completing it).
• Broad administrative experience with meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and database management.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and well-organized with a results-driven mindset.
• Strong commercial acumen to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet personal KPIs and professional goals.

What experience are we seeking:

• Experience with ERP systems (particularly Oracle) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, especially within the agricultural industry, is advantageous, but we also encourage you to share how your experiences in other sectors align with our needs.

Why choose Thomas Borthwick and Sons?

Mackay is a thriving regional centre that offers an excellent work-life balance. The area provides a family-friendly lifestyle with a genuine country experience and welcoming hospitality. We offer staff discounts and access to our Employee Assistance Program.