Finance Manager

arnottsbis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

On-site leadership exposure

Supply chain finance exposure

Brand portfolio experience

Job summary

The Arnott's Group is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the site finance function at our Shepparton manufacturing site. You will partner with the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team to drive performance, manage costing, and deliver strong business outcomes.

You will provide financial insight, influence decisions, and coach a high-performing finance team while advancing your expertise across the Arnott's Group manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Finance, Accounting or Commercial Finance.
• Manufacturing, industrial or FMCG experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting and month-end capability.
• Manufacturing costing and cost accounting experience.
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous people leadership experience including coaching and accountability.
• Advanced Excel and SAP experience.
• Onsite in Shepparton five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and performance analysis to site leaders.
• Partner with Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, influencing decisions that improve operational and financial outcomes.
• Oversee the manufacturing costing, inventory, labour efficiency, waste and productivity metrics.
• Develop business cases and support capital investment decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive accountability for results.
• Coach and develop site finance team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Decision making

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

At The Arnott's Group, we've been creating delicious moments for over 160 years through some of Australia's most loved brands, including Arnott's, Tim Tam, Shapes, Campbell's and V8.

We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function at our Shepparton manufacturing site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner closely with the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, helping drive performance, influence decisions and deliver strong business outcomes.

At The Arnott's Group, we've been creating delicious moments for over 160 years through some of Australia's most loved brands, including Arnott's, Tim Tam, Shapes, Campbell's and V8.

We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function at our Shepparton manufacturing site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner closely with the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, helping drive performance, influence decisions and deliver strong business outcomes.

About the Job

As the key finance leader onsite, you'll provide commercial insight, financial control and strategic support across all areas of the operation. You'll be empowered to work autonomously, identify risks and opportunities early, and influence action that improves site performance.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact today, while also building broader exposure within Supply Chain Finance as the business evolves, including future opportunities to broaden your experience across Supply Chain Finance and The Arnott's Group manufacturing network.

What Your Days Look Like

• Providing commercial insight and performance analysis to site leaders.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team, influencing decisions that improve operational and financial outcomes
• Overseeing the manufacturing costing, inventory, labour efficiency, waste and productivity metrics.
• Developing business cases and supporting capital investment decisions.
• Identifying risks and opportunities and driving accountability for results.
• Coaching and developing site finance team members.

About You

You're curious, confident and enjoy being close to the operation. You know how to turn financial data into business insights and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You'll also bring:

• 7+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting or Commercial Finance.
• Manufacturing, industrial or FMCG experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting and month-end capability.
• Manufacturing costing and cost accounting experience.
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous people leadership experience. including coaching, developing and creating accountability within teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, with SAP experience highly regarded.
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach with the confidence to make decisions and know when to elevate.
• The ability to be onsite in Shepparton five days per week.

The Ingredients for Success

Success in this role comes from combining strong technical finance capability with commercial thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence operational leaders. You'll thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy being a visible and trusted member of the leadership team.

Perks

• Join one of Australia's most recognised FMCG businesses.
• Play a key role in shaping site performance and strategy.
• Work closely with senior operational and finance leaders.
• Career development opportunities across The Arnott's Group's brands, functions and manufacturing network.
• Opportunity to broaden your experience as Supply Chain Finance continues to evolve.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Culture

At The Arnott's Group, our purpose is simple: Create Delicious Moments.

We believe great careers are built through ownership, collaboration and continuous growth. If you're looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, partner with leaders and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let our team know so we can support you throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies