Manufacturing Finance Manager: Capex & Cost Optimization

Sharp & Carter

Greater Bendigo

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with site leaders in regional Victoria, driving cost, productivity and profitability improvements while supporting CAPEX programs. You will lead month-end, manage standard costing and inventory, and deliver actionable insights to optimise asset utilisation and pricing across manufacturing operations.

The role requires CA/CPA qualifications and a proven ability to influence operational leaders within manufacturing or FMCG

Qualifications

CA/CPA qualified accounting professional.
Background in commercial/operational finance within manufacturing or FMCG.
Understanding of standard costing and inventory management.
Ability to partner with and influence operational leaders.

Responsibilities

Partner with site and operational leaders to drive cost, productivity and efficiency outcomes.
Analyse manufacturing performance, including cost per unit, yield, waste and labour recovery.
Lead site month end, delivering accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting with clear commentary.
Own variance analysis, standard costing and inventory reporting.
Identify and quantify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities.
Provide insight into product profitability, asset utilisation and pricing.
Support budgeting and forecasting, testing operational assumptions and drivers.
Support CAPEX business case evaluation and track spend against budget.
Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance standards.