Assistant Finance Manager (Part-Time)

• Flexible working arrangements
• A broad, commercially focused role with real influence
• Exposure to operational and strategic decision-making

Flexible Hours | Commercial Exposure | Manufacturing Environment

?? Truganina, VIC

Looking for a finance role that offers flexibility without putting your career on hold?

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join their growing manufacturing business. This is a hands-on opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing decision-making, and turning numbers into meaningful business outcomes.

If you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to genuinely make an impact, this could be the perfect fit.

What's in It for You?

? Flexible working arrangements

? Part-time hours that work around your lifestyle

? Direct access to senior leadership

? A broad, commercially focused role with real influence

? Exposure to operational and strategic decision-making

? Long-term growth and development opportunities

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting financial performance across the business.

From management reporting and forecasting through to costing, profitability analysis and operational insights, you'll be at the centre of the action, helping leaders understand performance, identify opportunities, and drive better business decisions.

This is not a role where you'll simply report the numbers. You'll help shape them.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs, labour spend and profitability
• Drive inventory and stock performance reporting
• Track business KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with operational stakeholders to support performance outcomes
• Assist with audits, stocktakes and financial compliance activities
• Contribute to process improvements and commercial initiatives

About You

You'll be a commercially astute finance professional who is just as comfortable speaking with operational teams as you are analysing financial data.

We're Looking For:

• 5+ years' experience in Management Accounting, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, FMCG or inventory-based environments
• Strong reporting, forecasting and analytical capability
• Excellent Excel skills
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence and add value
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex financial information

Highly Regarded:

• CPA or CA qualification
• Inventory costing and stock analysis experience
• Continuous improvement and cost-saving project exposure