Plant Finance Manager

General Information

Date Published

26-Jun-2025

Advertising Ends

10-Jul-2025

ID#

12422

Role Type

Accounting & Commercial

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

Indonesia

Location

Indonesia

Position Description

Accounting, Finance, and Costing experience in the Consumer Goods industry
Oversee day-to-day financial activities of Manufacturing Plant
Provide financial insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability

About the opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director and with a dotted line to the Site Operations Director, the Plant Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial activities of the Manufacturing Plant. This role requires a strategic business partner who can provide financial insights and support to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, treasury, cash management, Tax Compliance (VAT, Withholding Tax, and CIT), internal controls, and statutory matters.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Site Operations Manager, participating in staff meetings and providing financial insights to support decision-making.
Oversee the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis.
Drive the business plan to achieve and surpass performance metrics, profitability, and business goals.
Prepare Financial Statements and year-end audit schedules.
Assist the Site Operations Manager with plant performance, manufacturing variances, and cycle count accuracies.
Enhance accounting policies and procedures to improve general ledger operations, internal controls, and IFRS compliance.
Oversee annual capital investment forecasting, monitor capital projects, and manage fixed asset control and reconciliation.
Coordinate and support special projects and ad hoc analysis.

Key Challenges:

Ensuring timely and accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
Analyzing the financial impact of changes in Bill of Materials.
Developing realistic forecasts and standard production rates.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on financial matters.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
Professional Degree in Accounting or Finance Field (CPA or CMA) preferred
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, and Costing
in the Consumer Goods industry. Those with relevant experience in the Dairy or food industry will have a strong advantage.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards
Proven ability to analyze financial data and provide insights
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and team management skills

Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.

Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

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