Finance Business Partner - Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner – Operations to support our manufacturing sites in Queensland and Victoria. The role will provide accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and performance monitoring to help operational leaders drive cost efficiencies and improve plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial and non‑financial data for monthly reporting, budgets and forecasts across manufacturing sites.
• Maintain integrity of factory financials (P&L and Balance Sheet), including reconciliations and ledger accuracy.
• Support financial analysis on production costs, plant efficiency and material usage variances.
• Assist with standard costing processes across all factories.
• Coordinate and oversee stocktake and cycle‑count processes, ensuring strong controls and compliance.
• Identify cost‑reduction and profit‑improvement opportunities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide analysis and commentary for management reporting, highlighting risks, issues and variances.
• Support capital expenditure evaluations, including scenario analysis and pay‑back modelling.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and financial procedures.
• Partner with operations, engineering, logistics and finance teams to support business performance.
• Contribute to process improvements, system changes and master data governance.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified with at least 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial controlling principles.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial insights clearly.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and results‑driven.
• Customer‑focused mindset with strong communication and business partnering capability.

Required skills

• SAP (Financial Accounting & Controlling modules)
• Advanced Excel

What we offer

• Professional and personal growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.