Finance Analyst Milk Supply

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Date Published

24-Mar-2026

Advertising Ends

23-Apr-2026

ID#

15215

Role Type

Accounting & Commercial

Work Type

Fixed-Term Full-Time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Country

Australia

Location

Melbourne & Southern Victoria

Position Description

Iconic dairy brands, exciting dairy future!

Mainland Dairy is entering a bold, new chapter. Evolving from our roots as the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, we are set to become part of Lactalis Group, the world’s largest dairy company known for its firm belief in the future of dairy and rapid, consumer-driven growth.

To be known as Lactalis – Mainland Dairy, we’re looking for highly skilled and knowledgeable people who are energised by the opportunity under new ownership, a change that is expected for the first quarter of 2026 (pending sale completion) but starting as soon as the right person is identified and available.

At Lactalis – Mainland Dairy, our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food. Come join us and help shape a consumer-focused future to be proud of.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Finance Analyst – Milk Supply to join our Commercial Finance team on a 14 month maximum term parental leave contract.

In this role, you will provide financial and analytical support to the Milk Supply business unit and Total Oceania Milk P&L results. You will work with large data sets and multiple stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting and insightful analysis across milk costs, operational costs and recoveries.

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Milk Supply, this role plays a critical part in ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and performance insight across the milk supply value chain.

Key accountabilities include:

Supporting monthly forecasting and reporting processes, including IBP/SP, annual budget and business planning
Preparing and analysing milk cost forecasts, incentives and third-party milk purchase variances
Delivering accurate month-end reporting, journals and reconciliations for Australia milk costs and NZ DIRA
Providing insights into variances against budget, forecast and prior year
Reviewing Milk Supply Agreements to ensure financial terms are adhered to, including reconciliation of milk payments
Supporting monthly and end-of-season milk payment processes
Ensuring compliance with relevant dairy codes, policies, procedures and audit requirements
Contributing to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting
Participating in ad hoc finance projects and team initiatives as required

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with complex data, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and delivering high-quality financial insights.

You will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
Strong financial and analytical capability, with excellent attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
A proactive, adaptable mindset with a desire to improve processes and outcomes

Experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm, FMCG, manufacturing or dairy environments, along with exposure to SAP and/or Salesforce, will be highly regarded.

Be Part of Dairy’s Future

Great people continue to power Mainland Dairy forward. Our people thrive within a positive working environment, a collaborative and caring culture and leadership that continues to inspire.

Based at our Richmond office, this role offers excellent career development and internal mobility pathways as well as flexible ways of working and a hybrid structure, that allows you the balance of in-office collaboration and working from home to suit your lifestyle.

We believe in you bringing your best and most authentic self to work and we want you to succeed in a way that allows you to win, in all aspects of your life.

Let’s make this your best move yet. Apply now!

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