Saputo Inc.

Finance Manager

Saputo Inc.  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to support our operations across a 12-month contract.

This role is based at our Head Office at Southbank and will see you partnering closely with site leadership across Kiewa and Cobram, acting as the key finance lead for site performance and insights. Regular travel between sites is required, providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations.

You will play a critical role as the finance partner to site leaders, acting as the “CFO of the site” bringing both strategic insight and a willingness to get into the detail to ensure accurate, timely and actionable financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the weekly and monthly financial reporting cycles, including clear articulation of site performance and results
  • Provide daily oversight of manufacturing variances, ensuring alignment to process orders and identifying risks and opportunities early
  • Deliver mid-month forecasts and month-end outlooks, incorporating actuals and forward projections
  • Support monthly S&OP and site review processes, contributing financial insights and optimisation opportunities
  • Analyse overheads, salary and wages, utilities, and operating performance forecasts
  • Partner with operational and CI teams to validate cost savings and performance initiatives
  • Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Manufacturing Variances (MUV), with particular attention to high-priority product lines
  • Support ledger close, journals, reconciliations, and reporting improvements/standardisation
  • Investigate and resolve manual processes, recharges, and cost allocations
  • Work closely with site managers, providing both challenge and support to drive performance outcomes

About you

  • CA or CPA qualified
  • Proven experience in manufacturing or commercial finance
  • Strong capability in forecasting, reporting, and operational finance partnering
  • Experience working closely with site or operational leaders, with the confidence to challenge and influence
  • Ability to balance big-picture insights with detailed, hands-on analysis
  • Demonstrated track record of solving complex problems and improving processes
  • Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP highly regarded)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial performance

We’ll support you with

  • The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values-led company
  • A competitive annual salary
  • Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
  • Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program
  • Product discounts and other employee benefits

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Saputo Inc.

About Saputo Inc.

Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Montreal, CA
Year Founded
1954
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