This position would suit someone who enjoys being embedded in the business, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and has strong experience managing cashflow, foreign exchange exposure, inventory and operational reporting.

The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional finance role. You will act as a true business partner to the GM, helping drive financial performance, improve systems and reporting, and provide commercial insight across the operation.

The business has a strong export focus, making experience across FX management, forecasting and cashflow planning essential. You will also play a key role in cost analysis, inventory controls, manufacturing reporting and process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across accounting, reporting and controls

• Manage cashflow forecasting and foreign exchange monitoring and analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, forecasts and annual budgets

• Partner with operational leadership to improve business performance and profitability

• Oversee inventory, WIP and manufacturing cost accounting

• Analyse product costing, raw material pricing and margin performance

• Ensure accurate and timely statutory and audit reporting

• Review and improve internal controls, systems and reporting processes

• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and banking partners

• Payroll, administration and broader office management functions where required

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience within a manufacturing, exporting or product-based environment

• Strong understanding of FX exposure, cashflow management and forecasting

• Experience with inventory, WIP and cost accounting

• Commercially astute with the ability to partner with operational leadership

• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally

• Strong systems capability and confidence improving processes and reporting

• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style

What's on Offer

• Broad and influential role reporting directly to the General Manager

• Stable and established manufacturing business with international exposure

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact across operations and finance

• Varied position combining commercial finance and operational involvement

• Supportive leadership team and long-term career opportunity

To explore this opportunity further, please apply now by submitting your resume and covering letter.  You are welcome to replace your covering letter with a covering video introducing yourself.