Finance Manager

Your new company

Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Queensland-based food production business to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within the senior leadership team while leading a team of five across finance and payroll. This is an on-site position, offering direct exposure to operations and the ability to influence business performance.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, providing commercial insights and financial leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of five across finance and payroll
• Managing month-end close, financial reporting and forecasting processes
• Delivering business performance analysis and commercial insights
• Partnering closely with operational leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
• Developing budgets, financial models and business plans
• Managing external audit requirements and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing tax, compliance and statutory reporting obligations
• Reviewing contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies across finance operations
• Supporting the ongoing optimisation of Oracle ERP processes and reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• CA or CPA qualified
• Previous experience leading finance teams within a manufacturing, industrial, agribusiness, FMCG or similar environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Experience business partnering with operational stakeholders
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Oracle ERP experience highly regarded
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to thrive in a site-based environment

What you'll get in return

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
• Opportunity to work closely with operational and executive stakeholders
• Lead a high-performing finance and payroll team
• Stable and established manufacturing organisation
• Diverse role combining financial leadership, business partnering and operational improvement
• Competitive salary package between $140,000 - $160,000 base + super

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***email_hidden*** or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on View phone number on au.workus.org.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.