Finance Manager

NH Foods Australia; Oakey; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Uniform provided

Onsite canteen

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oakey Beef Exports is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function, partnering with the local executive team to provide reporting, insights and financial guidance for strategic decision making. You will drive performance, align financial plans with business goals, and support growth across the organisation.

The role demands strong accounting expertise, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering KPIs in a fast-paced agribusiness environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans, forecasts, financial performance metrics.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for financial outcomes.
• Review and negotiate key contracts to minimise cost.
• Complete month-end closing and regular reporting.
• Manage, supervise, and develop the Finance & Accounting team.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audits.
• Ensure tax and statutory reporting compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional qualifications and memberships

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

OAKEY BEEF EXPORTS

You'll be working at Oakey Beef Exports, one of Australia's largest beef processing plants. Located on the Darling Downs, just 26km west of Toowoomba, Oakey is a welcoming and family-friendly town that offers a real country experience and genuine hospitality.

The Finance Manager is a Senior Manager role, and key advisor to the Local executive management team offering support through reporting, insights and financial advice to assist the executive management team make the best business, operational and financial decisions for the company.

If you're a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and driving business performance, this is your opportunity to join a respected Australian agribusiness where you can lead with confidence, contribute strategically, and grow your career

Key Responsibilities Include?

• Develop business plans, forecasts, financial performance measurements.
• Analysis of manufacturing processes to achieve the best financial outcomes.
• Review and negotiation of key contracts to minimise cost to the business.
• Complete month end closing procedures and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Manage, supervise, and develop Finance & Accounting team members.
• Liaise with external auditors to complete quarterly, interim and annual audits
• Ensure compliance with tax & statutory reporting requirements.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated professional with strong technical accounting and reporting expertise and relevant qualifications and memberships.

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong commercial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams are essential, along with a demonstrated track record of achieving KPIs and upholding Oakey Beef Exports' values and standards.

You will be joining more than just a workplace, you'll become part of a team that plays a vital role as one of the region's largest and longest-standing employers. We are proud of our reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering premium Australian beef to customers around the globe.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence business outcomes, and be part of an organisation that brings The Joy of Eating to millions worldwide.

In return, we offer a competitive salary package, company uniform, onsite canteen, staff discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing.

If you want a rewarding career where your work makes a difference and you can contribute to the success of a globally recognised Australian brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Oakey Beef Exports and NH Foods Australia are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer.