AddressA bit about us
Melrose Group is a progressive and innovative whole-body health and wellness company and has been a household name in natural and organic foods, therapeutic and health products for the last five decades. We are driven to produce high quality and premium products to achieve our purpose – To inspire a healthier, happier you, naturally! We’re incredibly proud of this, but there’s still a lot more work to do…. that’s where you come in. Let us provide you more information.
What does the role involve
This position is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Senior Management Accountant to join our team and drive a high-value Business Partnering function.
Reporting to the General Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, and working closely with the Chief Operations Officer you will partner with the Operations teams to support the delivery of the planning and forecasting processes by providing key stakeholders with accurate and timely accounting, reporting analysis, and commercial advice. You will also support them in streamlining inventory management, optimising financial performance, and enhancing overall operational efficiencies.
What we need in the role
The successful candidate will have experience working in the FMCG industry or similar manufacturing environments, and proven experience partnering with key business stakeholders in Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain. Exceptional communication skills, along with a proven ability to demonstrate initiative and good attention to detail, are essential.
The team
You'll join our fully resourced and experienced finance team, dedicated to delivering exceptional support to help drive outcomes crucial to the success of our strategy. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be energised by working in a company that’s in a high growth phase.
What responsibilities form part of this role?
Working within the Finance team as well as the broader business, key responsibilities will include:
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP) - Facilitate the Commercial Review process and engage with Business Partners across the organisation to improve forecast accuracy
- Financial and business analysis - Provide financial and business analysis to Business Partners to facilitate business decision-making
- Reporting, forecasting and budgeting - Produce accurate and timely reports and outlook and work with key stakeholders to improve forecasting and budgeting
- Management Reporting - Deliver accurate and timely management reporting and work closely with Business Partners to provide value-add
- Provide support for NPD and Gate Reviews
- Influence and set the financial inventory policy for the group
- Partner with the operations team to ensure the maintenance of Pronto data, including standard costs, BOMs, and work order closures.
- Support Operations in managing capital expenditure
- Contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects
Why you should work with us?
You will be joining a dedicated team with a fun and hardworking culture who love what they do, you will also get access to all our amazing perks.
- Flexible Work – we understand that there is life outside of work, which is why we are committed to providing a flexible work environment. Depending on your role this may mean the option to work hybrid – in the office and from home
- Free products, staff allowance and enticing discounts on all our amazing products
- We are united by a core set of values that we live and breathe each day – Permission to play, Be purpose led, Think future act now, Play fair & as one, Make it happen and Communication is key.
- Benefits program – Access to a number of health initiatives focusing on your Mind, Body, Soul, Occupational and Financial wellbeing. This includes things such as 3pm Friday finish, weekly meditations, paid birthday leave and employee recognition program
- Employee Assistance Program - strictly confidential service for employees and their immediate families, which is available to support them through any personal or work matters that they might experience
Specific skills/qualifications needed
We are looking for an outstanding candidate with the following skills and experience:
Qualifications required:
- Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting and membership of a recognised professional accounting organisation, ideally Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
Experience required will include:
- Minimum five years’ experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments
- Experience in the delivery and development of management reporting, operational budgeting and forecasting, including a sound understanding of the underlying frameworks and systems
- Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing financial system and process improvements, including change management
- Strong Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Pronto or similar ERPs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
- Commitment to providing quality stakeholder service and satisfaction
If you would like to join our team and be a part of our growing success story, then please click on the apply link and send your resume AND Cover letter. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley Meaden on 0420 941 ***
