Plant Finance Partner: Drive Cost, Forecasts & Performance

Etex Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary reviews

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition programs

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Etex is seeking a Plant Business Partner to partner with operational leaders, provide financial analysis, reporting and forecasting, and uncover commercial insights that improve performance across the site. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on budgeting, cost control, product costing, inventory management and strong financial controls, with a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered, with opportunities to influence outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis, reporting and business partnering experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.
• Experience working within manufacturing, operations or industrial environments.
• Passion for continuous improvement and driving change.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and insightful monthly financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the site.
• Analyze business performance, identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with operational teams on product costing, inventory management and cost optimisation.
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and compliance processes.
• Support audits, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Train and support stakeholders on finance systems, processes and best practice.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Job description

Etex is seeking a Plant Business Partner to partner with operational leaders, provide financial analysis, reporting and forecasting, and uncover commercial insights that improve performance across the site. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on budgeting, cost control, product costing, inventory management and strong financial controls, with a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered, with opportunities to influence outcomes in a