Senior Finance Manager (Retail) at Saputo Dairy Foods

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Commercial Partnering, Financial Judgement, Team Leadership, Business Partnering, Revenue Management, Pricing Analysis, P&L Analysis, Commercial Storytelling, Stakeholder Influence, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Financial Acumen, Insight Generation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? About the Role We’re recruiting a Senior Manager Commercial Finance – Retail to join our Domestic Commercial Finance leadership team at Saputo Dairy Australia. This is a senior commercial partnering role, working closely with the General Manager of Retail, with accountability for shaping commercial decisions across our largest retail customers. The role exists to strengthen forward‑looking insight and forecast accuracy, enabling clearer foresight, trajectory and value‑based decision‑making across the Retail business. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance – Domestic, this role leads a team of Commercial Finance Business Partners and Analysts aligned to the Retail Sales structure. You will work closely with Retail leadership, Revenue Management, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure the business has the right plans and insights to support effective decision‑making. This is not a purely strategic or purely analytical role. It requires a leader who can operate confidently at the senior table, while also lifting capability, improving financial acumen, and establishing a strong cadence of commercial insight across the Retail business. Key Responsibilities Lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Retail Sales function, with a strong focus on forecast accuracy and forward‑looking insight Act as a trusted commercial partner to the General Manager of Retail, influencing decisions through clear analysis, insight and commercial judgement Lead, develop and uplift a team of Commercial Finance Business Partners and Analysts, embedding strong business partnering capability Partner closely with Revenue Management on BAU pricing, and own the translation of pricing and commercial initiatives into clear P&L and performance impacts Establish strong cadence and commercial storytelling with Retail leadership, providing insight into trends, risks, opportunities and future trajectories About You Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in commercial finance, business partnering or performance‑focused roles within FMCG or complex commercial environments CA / CPA qualified, with strong commercial acumen and financial judgement Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a trusted thought partner Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams with varying capability levels Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on insight, problem solving and execution Strong communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight What We Offer A senior commercial finance leadership role with direct influence on Retail performance Exposure to large‑scale customer portfolios and complex commercial decision‑making Opportunity to shape how commercial finance partners the Retail business in a clearly defined end‑state structure Strong visibility across senior commercial and finance leadership Click “Apply for this job” to submit your application. Applicants must have full Australian working rights. As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way. Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Responsibilities

This senior role involves leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Retail Sales function, focusing heavily on forecast accuracy and forward-looking insight. The manager will act as a trusted commercial partner to the General Manager of Retail, influencing decisions through analysis and leading/developing a team of finance professionals.