Brownes Dairy is Australia’s oldest dairy company, established in 1886, with our head office located in WA. Brownes offers a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, juice and desserts.In addition to our rich heritage, Brownes Dairy was a finalist in both the 2019 World Dairy Innovation awards and named as one of the country’s most innovative companies as part of the Australian Financial Review’s 2019 and 2020 BOSS annual awards, the only dairy company to make the list. Brownes also won the 2020 Social Media Idea of the Year Award with MILKO at the 2020 Mumbrella Awards.The RoleThe Finance Department is looking for an experienced, hands on Operations Accountant to join the team as a full time member.  Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be providing management accounting services to support manufacturing and logistics departments. You will be responsible for but not limited to the following:Provide insightful commentary on Operations  performance identifying opportunities to drive cost savingsMonthly Reporting and analysis of the Operation business Create business case financials for operations Capex proposal, ensuring key risks and alternatives are considered Budgeting and ForecastingYou will enjoy being an active team member, participate in any ad hoc finance projects and provide support to other team members to ensure there is adequate coverage within the Finance Team.It goes without saying that you will be an active supporter of a safe work culture and practices and fairness in employee relations.We are seeking someone who has a strong FMCG management accounting background, who has the ability to convey ideas and facts using language the audience will best understand.You will be someone who has a strong work ethic with attention to detail who strives for high results and has a willingness to work in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.The successful applicant will hold a CPA/CA qualification, that has three plus 5 year’s relevant experience in a Manufacturing/Logistics environment.  A preference would be for someone who has had FMCG operational experience.Located in the Northern Suburbs our site has the advantage of ample free parking and an on-site café.If you feel that your skills and experience could be suited to this opportunity and you are looking to take the next step in your career and the idea of working in a fast paced every changing environment, for a company that has a values and safety driven culture, we would love to hear from you.All applications will be treated with the utmost confidence.No Applications from Agencies will be accepted at this time.  Australia - WA Perth Northern Suburbs & Joondalup

Senior Management (Operations) Accountant

Brownes Dairy is Australia’s oldest dairy company, established in 1886, with our head office located in WA. Brownes offers a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, juice and desserts.

In addition to our rich heritage, Brownes Dairy was a finalist in both the 2019 World Dairy Innovation awards and named as one of the country’s most innovative companies as part of the Australian Financial Review’s 2019 and 2020 BOSS annual awards, the only dairy company to make the list. Brownes also won the 2020 Social Media Idea of the Year Award with MILKO at the 2020 Mumbrella Awards.

The Role

The Finance Department is looking for an experienced, hands on Operations Accountant to join the team as a full time member.  Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be providing management accounting services to support manufacturing and logistics departments. 

You will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Provide insightful commentary on Operations  performance identifying opportunities to drive cost savings
  • Monthly Reporting and analysis of the Operation business
  • Create business case financials for operations Capex proposal, ensuring key risks and alternatives are considered
  • Budgeting and Forecasting

You will enjoy being an active team member, participate in any ad hoc finance projects and provide support to other team members to ensure there is adequate coverage within the Finance Team.

It goes without saying that you will be an active supporter of a safe work culture and practices and fairness in employee relations.

We are seeking someone who has a strong FMCG management accounting background, who has the ability to convey ideas and facts using language the audience will best understand.

You will be someone who has a strong work ethic with attention to detail who strives for high results and has a willingness to work in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

The successful applicant will hold a CPA/CA qualification, that has three plus 5 year’s relevant experience in a Manufacturing/Logistics environment.  A preference would be for someone who has had FMCG operational experience.

Located in the Northern Suburbs our site has the advantage of ample free parking and an on-site café.

If you feel that your skills and experience could be suited to this opportunity and you are looking to take the next step in your career and the idea of working in a fast paced every changing environment, for a company that has a values and safety driven culture, we would love to hear from you.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidence.

No Applications from Agencies will be accepted at this time.