Finance Business Partner, Manufacturing Ballarat

Position Title: Finance Business Partner Manufacturing - Ballarat Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 39420 In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. Are you ready to make a tangible impact at one of the worlds leading food manufacturers. At McCain we believe ambition curiosity and a collaborative spirit drive exceptional results and shape rewarding careers. As a Finance Business Partner focused on Manufacturing you will be at the heart of strategic decision making partnering closely with plant and regional teams to champion financial insights, drive cost efficiencies and facilitate business growth. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of manufacturing and enable a customer-first approach that defines the McCain experience. This role is based in Ballarat Victoria. What you’ll be doing. Provide timely and accurate financial information to the Plant and Regional Teams that aids in day to day decision making Drive and play a leading role in the preparation of the annual Budget and periodical Forecasts ensuring the accountability and ownership is embedded in the Plant Identify gaps to the annual Budget / periodical Forecasts and work with the Plant Team to address them and drive outcomes Ensure accurate reporting of financial month end / year end results Reporting, tracing, verifying Sustainable Cost Advantage initiatives to ensure delivery against targets Provide financial support for NPD launches Responsible for accuracy of standard costs Supporting capital expenditure requests with financial analysis What you’ll need to be successful. Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Business. CPA / CA desirable Verifiable experience in Financial and Inventory Management with relevant industry qualifications. Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Cost Analysis, Warehouse Management Systems and Financial Management Systems. Experience in a Food manufacturing environment desirable. SAP knowledge is an advantage. Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Steps up to address difficult issues saying what needs to be said Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions both internal and external Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when faced with difficult situations Consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives Demonstrated ability as a team player with good organizational people and communication skills across multiple departments and all levels of personnel. Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unconnected projects with a result focused orientation, a logical thinker and good problem-solving skills. About the team. You’ll be joining a high-performing and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering results while maintaining a supportive and enjoyable work environment. We work hard tackle challenges together and make sure to have fun along the way. This position forms part of the Finance function reporting to the Finance Manager for Manufacturing and will work closely with the Finance Plant Leadership and other cross functional team members. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here you’ll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. #LI-AK1 We’ve got this covered No external agency support is required at this time and unsolicited CVs will not be considered. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Finance Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Key Skills: Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP Employment Type: Full Time Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr