Senior Financial Analyst – Operations

About the role

A well‑established Australian manufacturer is creating a senior analyst position within its operations finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role sits at the intersection of finance, manufacturing and supply chain, partnering directly with site and supply‑chain leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders, warehouse managers and operations teams to provide commercial and financial support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and month‑end activities across manufacturing and distribution functions.
• Analyse manufacturing, warehousing and freight costs, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Deliver reporting and performance insights to support operational decision‑making.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives through business‑case development, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Oversee inventory governance, stocktake processes and key financial controls.
• Improve reporting processes, automation and data quality across the finance function.

Required profile

• CA/CPA qualified.
• Experience in operations finance, manufacturing finance, supply‑chain finance or a related commercial finance role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capability.
• Previous exposure to manufacturing, logistics, warehousing or supply‑chain environments.
• Ability to build strong relationships with operational stakeholders and influence outcomes through insight.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and process‑improvement skills.