Finance Business Partner, Castlemaine

About Us GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. The group includes Tip Top, DON, Yumi’s, MAURI and Jasol.

About the Role As Finance Business Partner for Ham&Bacon you will partner with Manufacturing Stream Managers and Operations teams to manage end‑to‑end Cost Accounting and FP&A. You will combine hands‑on analysis with strong stakeholder engagement and financial storytelling, lead weekly performance rhythms, own the month‑end story and drive planning across IBP/forecasts, quarterly re‑forecasts and budgets. This is an opportunity to grow your career, gain senior level influence and own complex analysis with direct impact on an iconic Australian brand.

Responsibilities

Partner with key stakeholder teams to deliver financial targets and support commercial decisions.

Prepare and communicate weekly performance reporting, insights, drivers and recommendations and lead review discussions with operations leadership.

Own month‑end close activities: ensure accurate SAP postings, validate results, explain variances and performance drivers.

Lead planning and delivery across IBP/monthly forecasts, quarterly re‑forecasts and budgets.

Support AOP and COGS ownership activities while maintaining BAU delivery in parallel.

Identify, quantify and help drive cost‑reduction and value‑creation across the Ham&Bacon streams.

Partner with Commercial Finance, Sales and Marketing on product costing scenarios and value‑creation opportunities.

Support capital expenditure requests with financial modelling (including IRR and Value Driver Trees) and investment case analysis.

Maintain strong internal controls (stock/cycle counts, issue resolution) and continuously improve and automate reporting.

Coach and mentor a direct report (Cost Accountant).

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements.

Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year.

Option to purchase additional leave.

Discounted products.

Training and development programs.

Global career opportunities.

Recognition programmes and end‑of‑year celebration.

Health and wellness initiatives.

Study assistance.

About You

CA/CPA qualified with strong commercial and financial acumen.

Proven experience in weekly and monthly reporting and variance analysis.

Strong forecasting and planning capability.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience in SAP or other complex ERP systems, preferred but not essential.

Strong PowerPoint and communication skills.

Applications To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the‘Apply’ button.

Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre‑employment screening tests including a medical test, drug and alcohol test, and a security or background check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and provide a safe and healthy work environment. We are happy to adjust the recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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