Plant Controller: Operational Finance Lead with Autonomy

Sharp & Carter; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational exposure

Autonomy and ownership

Interaction with senior leadership

Stable and established business

Visible impact across the organisation

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced finance professional for a role combining technical accounting, commercial insight and operational engagement in Victoria. You will lead month-end reporting, forecasting and analysis, and partner with site leadership to drive performance on stock and financial outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong management accounting skills, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships while delivering practical financial

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, FMCG or similar operational setting.
• Strong management accounting capabilities.
• Proficient in balance sheet reconciliations and period-end reporting.
• Ability to build relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting and financial results.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and analyses.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and GL management.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to drive performance.
• Provide financial insights and decision support to site leadership.
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and business projects.
• Mentor and support junior finance team members.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Management accounting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Hands-on approach

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced finance professional for a role combining technical accounting, commercial insight and operational engagement in Victoria. You will lead month-end reporting, forecasting and analysis, and partner with site leadership to drive performance on stock and financial outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong management accounting skills, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships while delivering practical financial