Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst - Manufacturing

Short Summary Shape the future of manufacturing finance at a2 Milk — drive insights, optimise costs, and support transformation.

Position Description Our Story : The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry.

Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

Your Impact Reporting to the Supply Chain Finance Manager – Manufacturing and based in Auckland, you will play a key role in supporting the performance of our manufacturing and supply chain operations through robust financial insight, reporting, and analysis.

You will partner with operational and finance teams to provide strategic support, drive transformation initiatives, and enable informed decision-making across manufacturing and supply chain functions.

More specifically, you will : Lead the development and management of transformation scorecards and cost savings trackers.

Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic and investment decisions.

Consolidate and prepare monthly manufacturing cost (COGS) reporting packs, with detailed variance analysis.

Support capital works reporting and reviews, including CAPEX submissions, budget tracking, and performance analysis.

Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure accurate production cost reporting and support audit and compliance requirements.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across financial and operational processes.

What You Will Bring To be successful, you will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance or cost accounting within a supply chain environment — this is essential for the role.

You will also have : Proven experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations finance within FMCG, dairy, or pharmaceutical industries.

Strong analytical skills with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

The ability to partner effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders.

High commercial acumen with the capability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Advanced systems capability (Oracle or similar ERP / EPM systems).

A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance and a professional qualification (CA, CPA, or CIMA).

We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing.

This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.