Finance Analyst - Supply Chain (Manufacturing)

About the role

As a Finance Analyst, you'll act as a finance partner to supply chain and operations teams. You will play a key role in improving financial performance by linking operational drivers such as production activity, material usage, and inventory movements, to financial outcomes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to build strong manufacturing finance capability and develop a deep understanding of cost drivers across a complex supply environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close, including reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis
• Analyse production, material, and cost variances to identify root causes and support corrective actions
• Support standard costing processes, including cost updates, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold accuracy
• Provide visibility of key cost drivers across manufacturing, logistics, and procurement
• Partner with operations teams to understand production performance and translate it into financial insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling across supply chain activities
• Develop and enhance reporting and dashboards (e.g. Power BI) to improve decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and financial control
• Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, reporting, and data quality

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or CPA/CA qualification
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret operational data and explain financial outcomes
• Comfortable working with large and complex data sets, particularly in cost-driven environments
• Able to clearly articulate cost variances and performance drivers to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with operations teams
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Based in Melbourne, with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia
• It would be advantageous if you also have:
• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG environments
• Exposure to Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and standard costing methodologies
• What We Can Offer You:
• Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us
• Application End Date:
• 30 July 2026
• Job Requisition ID:
• Essity263132

Benefits

Additional Information

Finance Analyst - Supply Chain (Manufacturing) Internally this role is referred to as Business Controlling Analyst Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, where our purpose - Breaking Barriers to Well‑Being - guides everything we do. Based in Springvale, this role sits within our Supply function, supporting operations across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams, building a deep understanding of how production, materials, and inventory drive financial outcomes. You will translate operational activity into financial insight, helping leaders make better, faster decisions.

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