Senior Finance Business Partner – Operations

Senior Finance Business Partner – OperationsJoin to apply for the Senior Finance Business Partner – Operations role at RX Plastics Ltd.About the roleThis role provides performance insights to drive cost efficiency, productivity, and strategic decision-making for the GM of Operations & Technical and the GM of Supply Chain.

You will collaborate with plant and supply chain teams to support strategic projects and continuous improvement by analysing performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and managing implementation with key stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for creating and managing budgets and maintaining financial alignment with operational goals.What you will doFinance Leadership & Business Partnering : Act as a key finance partner to operational leaders, mentor junior accountants, and implement finance best practice.Strategic Cost Accounting : Develop and maintain standard costing models, analyse production cost variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.Inventory & Asset Management : Manage inventory valuation, reconciliation across sites, and ensure accurate capitalisation and depreciation of manufacturing assets.Financial Planning & Analysis : Drive budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations, provide insights on cost drivers, margin improvement, and operational efficiency, with enhanced reporting on Cost of Goods Manufactured and variances.Strategic Projects : Support the CFO on strategic projects and lead manufacturing-related budgeting and forecasting for all NZ business units.Safety and Compliance : Support building a safety-first culture within the Finance function, in coordination with Aliaxis national, regional, and global safety standards.About you3+ years of experience in cost or manufacturing accounting, including financial planning and month-end processes.Proficient in ERP systemsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and adaptability skills with proven success in dynamic environments.Experienced business partner across operations and finance teams.Technical SkillsCA Certification (or recognised equivalent) with strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience.Extensive experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or operational finance, with background in manufacturing or supply chain.Expertise in financial modelling, advanced Excel, and practical experience with Power BI.Why join us?

Flexible working arrangementsAnnual bonus based on business performanceIndustry-leading paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer, 4 weeks secondary carer)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition Programs and Service AwardsStrong focus on safety excellenceEqual OpportunityAliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a culture of belonging where all employees can be their true selves and contribute to the company's Growth with Purpose strategy.

If you have specific needs, please let us know and we will strive to accommodate.Note : We are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies at this time.

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