ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Finance Manager – Supply Chain | $180,000 Package

Job title : Finance Manager & Controller Location : Melbourne

  • Market Leading FMCG Business | Northern Suburbs
  • High-performing finance team | Operational & commercial exposure
  • Key business partner to Supply Chain

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, Australian-owned FMCG organisation experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. Sitting within a high-quality finance function, the Supply Chain Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting operational performance and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

As Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted business partner to supply chain leadership, providing insight, analysis and financial support across areas including inventory, warehousing, freight and distribution. The role offers strong exposure to operational decision-making and the opportunity to influence business outcomes through data-driven insight.

The Challenge

Reporting into senior supply chain leadership, this role will encompass a broad and hands-on remit, including:

  • Developing business cases and financial models, including NPV analysis, to assess operational and strategic initiatives
  • Performing commercial analysis across supply chain costs, productivity, pricing and freight
  • Delivering insightful weekly and month-end reporting to support business decision-making
  • Preparing high-quality management and Board-level reporting
  • Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning across the supply chain
  • Analysing freight, warehousing and distribution costs to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities
  • Driving the ongoing development and improvement of supply chain reporting and processes

The Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Experience in a similar finance or commercial role within FMCG, retail, manufacturing or another supply-chain-driven environment
  • Strong business partnering capability and the confidence to work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear and actionable insights
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement, systems and process enhancement
  • A collaborative and energetic style suited to a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

The Next Step 
  
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Matt Hodgson for a confidential discussion on 0486 162 487
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
  
About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
  
ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270