Manufacturing & Capital Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

• Oversee financial operations of our two factory sites and capital spend
• Mars Petcare Australia home of market leading brands such as PEDIGREE®, DINE®, & WHISKAS®.
• Perm Full time role based from Wodonga or Bathurst

Here at Mars Petcare Australia, home of great brands such as Pedigree, Dine and Whiskas, we believe in Creating a Better World for our Pets.

As our Manufacturing & Capital Business Partner, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our two factory sites and capital spend.

This is a pivotal role, where you’ll collaborate closely with factory management and engineering teams to develop and execute financial strategies that optimize performance, enhance profitability, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Our ideal candidate will have a blend of financial expertise, strategic thinking and a drive for operational results to support our delivery of superior pet food products.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans for each factory site, aligning with overall company objectives such as capital investments and projects.
• Partner with factory leadership teams to provide financial insights on performance and support decision-making on operational investments, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Analyses cost trends, investigates variances, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and performance dashboards for factory management and corporate leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including GAAP and local tax regulations, by maintaining accurate records and facilitating audits as needed.
• Establish and maintain robust cost accounting systems to accurately track manufacturing costs and the accurate calculation of intercompany pricing.
• Partner with the Engineering team to provide input on capital projects including financial reporting, business case reviews to assess the ROI and strategic alignment of proposed projects, management of CAB spend and governance of internal controls.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive co-piloting experience in finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a range of accounting software, advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerBI
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded a T2 opportunity. Please discuss this role with your line manager before applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Thursday 22nd of August, 2024.    

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.