Finance Analyst - Supply Chain (Manufacturing) at Essity

Springvale, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Month-end Close, Variance Analysis, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Scenario Modelling, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Efficiency, Data Interpretation

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Finance Analyst - Supply Chain (Manufacturing) Internally this role is referred to as Business Controlling Analyst Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, where our purpose - Breaking Barriers to Well‑Being - guides everything we do. Based in Springvale, this role sits within our Supply function, supporting operations across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams, building a deep understanding of how production, materials, and inventory drive financial outcomes. You will translate operational activity into financial insight, helping leaders make better, faster decisions. About the Role: As a Finance Analyst, you’ll act as a finance partner to supply chain and operations teams. You will play a key role in improving financial performance by linking operational drivers such as production activity, material usage, and inventory movements, to financial outcomes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to build strong manufacturing finance capability and develop a deep understanding of cost drivers across a complex supply environment. What You Will Do: Deliver accurate and timely month-end close, including reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis Analyse production, material, and cost variances to identify root causes and support corrective actions Support standard costing processes, including cost updates, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold accuracy Provide visibility of key cost drivers across manufacturing, logistics, and procurement Partner with operations teams to understand production performance and translate it into financial insights Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling across supply chain activities Develop and enhance reporting and dashboards (e.g. Power BI) to improve decision-making Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and financial control Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, reporting, and data quality Who You Are: Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or CPA/CA qualification Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret operational data and explain financial outcomes Comfortable working with large and complex data sets, particularly in cost-driven environments Able to clearly articulate cost variances and performance drivers to non-finance stakeholders Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with operations teams Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Based in Melbourne, with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia It would be advantageous if you also have: Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG environments Exposure to Power BI or similar data visualization tools Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and standard costing methodologies What We Can Offer You: Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us Application End Date: 30 July 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity263132 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Responsibilities

The role involves acting as a finance partner to supply chain and operations teams to link operational drivers to financial outcomes. Key duties include managing month-end close, analyzing cost variances, and developing Power BI dashboards to improve decision-making.