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Finance Manager - Cobden & Stanhope

General Information

Date Published
14-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
14-Sep-2025
ID#
12602
Role Type
Accounting & Commercial
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
Australia
Location
Flexible Location - AUS

Position Description

A world of opportunity awaits. 

Fonterra is a global dairy nutrition company owned by 8,000 New Zealand farming families and supported by 18,000 dedicated people around the world.  As the consumer facing arm of Fonterra, our Oceania business is behind many brands loved across Australian and New Zealand such as Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, Bega™, Fresh ‘n Fruity, Kapiti and Anchor. Our vision is to be Oceania’s most trusted dairy company, driven by those that live and breathe dairy.  

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Manager to lead financial operations across our Stanhope and Cobden manufacturing facilities. 

This pivotal role is responsible for delivering accurate accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and costing services while ensuring compliance with corporate and local reporting requirements.

Reporting to the GM Commercial Supply Chain & Operations Oceania, you will provide strategic financial insights, drive performance improvement, and lead a team of site-based analysts. Your ability to influence, challenge, and partner with operational leaders will be critical to your success.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and develop Finance Analysts across Stanhope and Cobden.
  • Act as the Finance Lead for site leadership teams.
  • Provide commercial support to Regional Operations and Site Managers.
  • Escalate and resolve finance-related issues at the site level.
  • Deliver accurate cost reporting, variance analysis, and product costing.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Support capital project evaluations and post-implementation reviews.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance regional performance.

This role can be based at either our Cobden or Stanhope site, with regular scheduled travel to the alternate location. A fully maintained tool of trade vehicle will be provided.

About You

You bring a strong foundation in financial management, underpinned by advanced Excel capabilities and deep expertise in financial systems. Your analytical mindset and commercial acumen enable you to interpret complex data and provide strategic insights that drive business performance. 

With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation. You are a proven leader who thrives on coaching and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. 

Above all, you are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence, always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and deliver value.

In addition, you will have: 

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CA/CPA qualified.
  • 5 + years’ experience in a Commercial role within manufacturing, FMCG, dairy, or related industries. 
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership in matrix environments.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something truly special!
 
The benefits of life at Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. 

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. 

You, me, us together.