Strategic Manufacturing Finance Partner

Sharp & Carter; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter has been engaged to recruit a Senior Management Accountant for a large site-based manufacturing operation in Warrnambool, Victoria. You will drive high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering to support operational performance and governance.

Working closely with site leadership and finance teams, you will analyse costs, provide insights, balance sheet activity and capital project consideration, while maintaining rigorous controls and continuous

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG or similar complex environments.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Solid financial reporting experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.
• Ability to build relationships across levels of the business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence.
• Autonomous with ownership of key finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and latest estimate processes.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, overheads and operational performance.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and actionable business insights.
• Support month-end close activities, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with site leaders to improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Assist with capital project analysis, business cases and performance tracking.
• Support audit requirements, financial controls and governance processes.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage and report on operational expenditure, including maintenance and site costs.

Skills

CA or CPA

Manufacturing experience

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Sharp & Carter has been engaged to recruit a Senior Management Accountant for a large site-based manufacturing operation in Warrnambool, Victoria. You will drive high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering to support operational performance and governance.

Working closely with site leadership and finance teams, you will analyse costs, provide insights, balance sheet activity and capital project consideration, while maintaining rigorous controls and continuous