Finance Manager

Rashi Joshi; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays is partnering with a well‑established Queensland-based food production business to appoint a Finance & Administration Manager. This on‑site role leads a five‑person finance payroll team and partners with operations to improve profitability.

Based in Queensland, the role offers senior leadership influence and exposure to the SLT, with the opportunity to drive key financial initiatives and ERP improvements within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Experience leading finance teams in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience partnering with operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of five across finance and payroll.
• Managing month-end close, financial reporting and forecasting processes.
• Delivering business performance analysis and commercial insights.
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability.
• Developing budgets, financial models and business plans.
• Managing external audit requirements and stakeholder relationships.
• Overseeing tax, compliance and statutory reporting obligations.
• Reviewing contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Driving process improvements across finance operations.
• Supporting Oracle ERP processes and reporting improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Business partnering

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Your new company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Queensland-based food production business to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within the senior leadership team while leading a team of five across finance and payroll. This is an on‑site position, offering direct exposure to operations and the ability to influence business performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of five across finance and payroll
• Managing month‑end close, financial reporting and forecasting processes
• Delivering business performance analysis and commercial insights
• Partnering closely with operational leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
• Developing budgets, financial models and business plans
• Managing external audit requirements and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing tax, compliance and statutory reporting obligations
• Reviewing contracts and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies across finance operations
• Supporting the ongoing optimisation of Oracle ERP processes and reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• CA or CPA qualified
• Previous experience leading finance teams within a manufacturing, industrial, agribusiness, FMCG or similar environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Experience business partnering with operational stakeholders
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Oracle ERP experience highly regarded
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and ability to thrive in a site‑based environment

What you'll get in return

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
• Opportunity to work closely with operational and executive stakeholders
• Lead a high‑performing finance and payroll team
• Stable and established manufacturing organisation
• Diverse role combining financial leadership, business partnering and operational improvement
• Competitive salary package between $140,000 - $160,000 base + super