Help Drive Manufacturing Performance for One of Australia's Leading Food Producers

The Opportunity

Step into a high-impact Cost Accountant role supporting the operations finance team of a leading food manufacturer known for its premium smallgoods products. Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders, you'll turn complex manufacturing data into meaningful business insights, helping improve cost performance, operational efficiency, and commercial decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, solving problems, and influencing outcomes beyond traditional accounting

Why Join Us

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Grow with stability: 100+ in our 10-Year Club by 2025
Competitive compensation with annual reviews
Comprehensive medical care for you and your family
Generous paid leave because work-life balance matters
Level up with LinkedIn Learning and tailored training
Flexible work setup

Staff Testimonial

Stepping out of your comfort zone opens a whole new world of opportunities for you. – Performance Manager, ASW Philippines

What You'll Do

Deliver weekly and monthly manufacturing performance reporting, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
Analyze product costs, material consumption, yields, and operational variances to support business decisions
Partner with operations, continuous improvement, and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
Review and maintain costing data, ensuring financial information accurately reflects operational activity
Support inventory-related activities including reconciliations, stocktake processes, and control reviews
Provide commercial insights and ad hoc analysis to help improve plant performance and profitability
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support ongoing systems and business transformation projects

Key Criteria

3+ years of Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Accounting, or Operational Finance experience within a manufacturing environment
Amenable to work on a 12-month contract
Strong understanding of product costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Proven ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, alongside strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and reporting tools
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence both finance and operational teams
Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive better ways of working
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA/CA studies are advantageous but not essential

Work Setup

Metro Manila (BGC): Australian business hours (6:00 AM to 3:00 PM PHT) with a hybrid setup (1 day onsite, 4 days remote)