Location
Australia, Queensland, Australia
Posted
July 10, 2026
Job Description
- Own cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory valuation in manufacturing
- Partner with production and supply chain to turn cost data into decisions
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting in a hands-on finance role
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for maintaining standard cost models, performing cost roll-ups in the ERP system, and delivering detailed variance analysis across materials, labour, and overhead. Month-end you'll produce COGS analysis, gross margin reports, and plant-level profitability summaries — and you'll present your findings directly to operations and finance leadership.
Beyond the numbers, you'll be the go-to finance partner for plant managers and production supervisors, helping them understand costs and make better decisions. You'll also take a lead role in the annual budget process and maintain the rolling forecast for all manufacturing co...