Shepparton - Plant Finance Lead – Manufacturing

Gain exposure to large-scale operations, transformation initiatives and senior stakeholders Your new company An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Plant Finance Lead to join a large, complex manufacturing operation based in Shepparton. This role offers real influence at site leadership level, partnering closely with operations to drive performance, improve cost outcomes and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced FMCG environment.Reporting to the Group Operations Finance Manager, you will play a hands-on role supporting one of the organisation’s largest manufacturing sites, combining strong financial stewardship with commercial insight and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading site finance activities, including managing and mentoring a site-based Manufacturing Accountant
- Acting as a key business partner to the Site General Manager and Operations Leadership Team
- Owning month-end close, variance analysis, forecasting and insightful performance reporting
- Driving the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-term strategic planning processes
- Managing manufacturing variances, conversion costs and cost recoveries
- Supporting capital projects and improvement initiatives through robust financial modelling and analysis
- Overseeing site costing processes, including standard costs, BOMs, routings and inventory integrity
- Ensuring strong governance, controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audit readiness
- Championing continuous improvement and value creation initiatives across the site What you'll need to succeed


- Tertiary qualified in Finance or Accounting, with CA or CPA certification
- Proven experience in a large FMCG, manufacturing or complex operational environment
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial insights into operational actions
- Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders from shop floor through to senior leaders
- Hands-on, proactive and comfortable balancing detailed analysis with big-picture thinking
- Experience working with ERP systems and robust Excel skills; Power BI exposure is beneficial. What you'll get in return


- Highly visible role with genuine influence on site and business performance
- Opportunity to work closely with operational leaders in a values-led organisation
- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing, capital investment and transformation initiatives
- Supportive leadership culture with a strong focus on safety, integrity and collaboration What you need to do now

If you’re a commercially driven finance professional looking for your next step in site-based leadership, apply now using the link below. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hays Business Director Finance – Adam Swinton at you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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