Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Temporary 56700 - 69300 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive business performance through budgeting, forecasting, and insightful analysis.
  • Company: Established manufacturing organisation known for operational excellence and customer focus.
  • Benefits: Stable fixed-term contract with rewarding opportunities and a collaborative culture.
  • Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and involvement in business improvement initiatives.
  • Why this job: Influence strategic decisions and partner with leaders in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or FMCG with strong commercial acumen.

The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.

This Finance Manager role partners with operational, commercial and supply chain leaders to drive business performance through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, profitability analysis, costing and working capital management across a complex manufacturing environment.

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation recognised for its operational excellence, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

With a collaborative culture and a strong emphasis on commercial outcomes, the business offers a dynamic environment where finance is a key driver of performance and strategic decision-making.

  • Description
  • Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive performance and accountability.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities.
  • Deliver insightful analysis across sales, margins, inventory, working capital and profitability.
  • Prepare and present monthly performance reviews and management reporting.
  • Support pricing reviews, customer profitability analysis and commercial decision-making.
  • Drive inventory governance, working capital improvements and balance sheet integrity.
  • Contribute to business improvement initiatives, cost reduction programs and process optimisation.
  • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and governance standards are maintained.
  • Profile
  • Proven experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or a similarly complex operational environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders across both finance and operations.
  • Advanced financial modelling, analysis and business partnering capability.
  • Strong systems skills, with exposure to ERP and BI platforms highly regarded.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Job Offer
  • Opportunity to partner directly with operational leadership and influence strategic decisions.
  • Fixed-term contract offering a stable and rewarding opportunity.

Finance Manager - Manufacturing employer: MPAU Finance

Join a renowned Not For Profit organisation in Sydney that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the community through its diverse educational and research initiatives. With a strong focus on employee growth, this organisation fosters a collaborative work culture where your financial insights will directly influence strategic decision-making. Enjoy the benefits of a fixed-term role that not only offers competitive remuneration but also the satisfaction of contributing to projects that truly matter.

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Contact Details:

MPAU Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Profitability Analysis
Costing
Working Capital Management
Financial Modelling