Position Summary 100% ownership of site accounting functions Exposure to a vast range of challenges within a manufacturing environment
Key role in the successful operation of the site
Our Story
At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We are dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care. We bring this to life not only in our community partnerships such as the SPCA, but also in other areas like bringing your pet to work any day of the week.Your Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity within Nestle Purina PetCare for a Factory Controller to join the leadership team at our Marton Factory.
This is not your ordinary finance role, blending costing, budgeting and forecasting standard accounting activities with the opportunity for involvement in innovation & continuous improvement activities.
You will take full ownership for all financial matters and play a key role in all activities affecting the successful operation of the site.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading strategic financial analysis for decisions related to factory operations ensuring full transparency of costs and non-financial implications
Performing financial simulations, product costings & estimates and CAPEX evaluations
Managing the overall factory budget with the factory management team and being the critical liaison between factory and Head Office
Managing factory reporting of actuals and forecasts and investigating daily, weekly and monthly variances.
Preparing, publishing and performing analysis of financial KPI data, and transferring this knowledge to relevant stakeholders in order to promote understanding.
Challenging assumptions for cost improvements in factory based on internal and external benchmark information on factory performance and costs.
Identifying and driving cost improvement opportunities, and actively contributing to factory improvement projects and initiatives
Acting as the Compliance & Audit Champion, performing routine audit activities to ensure compliance on critical areas and appropriately escalate business risksAbout You
A relevant tertiary qualification and previous experience in a similar role are required. With broad interaction across the site, you will have strong communication and influencing skills as well as an inquisitive nature and the courage to challenge the status quo in order to deliver results. Advanced excel skills are essential and experience working with SAP will be highly regarded.
Interested? Apply online to register your details.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New ZealandNestlé Oceania believes diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential
