Job Description
Full job description
Excellent salary and employee perks!
Fantastic site baseed culture - inclusive and dynamic team environments!
Great role to advance your skills whilst adding value to the business!
About the Business
At Patties Food Group, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading food manufacturers, known for iconic brands such as Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams and more. We’re passionate about innovation, quality, and bringing delicious, convenient food to all Australian tables.
We foster a high-performance culture, where people are empowered to grow, take ownership, and make a difference. Safety, integrity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to sustainable, responsible business practices. If this sounds like a business, you want to be part of- reach out today!
About the Role
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Brisbane team. This role is a key member of the site leadership team and is responsible for driving profitable growth by providing strong financial guidance, strategic insights, and operational support. This role will partner closely with site operations and leadership, delivering data-driven recommendations and maintaining strong governance. You'll ensure financial compliance, support cost management, lead budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to a customer-centric culture.
Your main duties will include but not be limited to;
Provide advice on financial impacts of site operations and activities
Drive cost reduction initiatives with measurable KPIs (materials, labour, overheads)
Mitigate financial risks with robust strategies and controls
Manage budgets, forecasts, P&L, balance sheet, and monthly reporting
Conduct costing, ROI analysis, and end-of-month/year procedures
Maintain compliance with legislative, regulatory, and audit requirements
Oversee intercompany banking transactions and fixed asset inventories
Support external audit processes and ensure clean audit outcomes
Build and strengthen internal and external customer relationships
Lead training and development for finance team members
Develop dashboards and performance scorecards for operational visibility
Other ad hoc duties as per directed
About the Person
You are a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for partnering with operations and driving business performance. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are solutions-oriented, and have a proactive approach to risk and compliance. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA or CA qualification (or working towards it)
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting
Deep understanding of corporate governance and risk management
Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/business software
Ability to analyse complex data and present actionable insights
Leadership skills with experience developing and training teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working in a manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment (highly desirable)
Proven ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions
Strong process management and organisational agility
Benefits for You
At Patties Food Group, we believe in taking care of our people. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a variety of employee benefits and perks!
Competitive salary package
Career development and training opportunities
Inclusive and supportive team culture
Recognition programs and employee rewards
Work with iconic Aussie brands
Be part of a company that values sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement!
