MSD Finance Business Partner 

Australia, Queensland 

244559709

Job Description

Grow your expertise in a successful and expanding industry
Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and evolving role
We supportflexible working arrangements

You’ll play a key part in driving financial performance by partnering with site leadership, providing insights, managing budgets and forecasts, and supporting strategic decision-making. It's a hands-on, commercially focused role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver regular financial performance updates, insights and analysis, engaging with site leaders to ensure results are clearly understood and actions taken where needed.
• Prepare and analyse monthly operating results, forecasts and financial reports. You’ll be required to summarise findings, provide commentary, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with site leadership and regional/global teams to develop financial forecasts and budgets – including capital and P&L.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing efficiencies and cost savings. Actively track initiatives to support delivery of savings targets.
• Participate in regular site operations meetings and provide financial input.
• Act as a trusted finance partner, offering proactive commercial insights to support strong business performance.
• Provide support to the regional FP&A team when needed.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) & Costing Support:

• Review and define standard costs in coordination with the global COSI and other functional teams.
• Develop hourly labour rates for budgeting and standard costing and analyse variances.
• Assist with product costing for new business, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide margin evaluation data and support CCP (consolidated cost of product) product reviews.
• Support costing for new product launches, site transfers and other commercial evaluations.

Working Capital & Asset Management:

• Evaluate fixed asset acquisitions, prepare business cases, ensure approvals per GOA, and support the asset capitalisation process.
• Assist with periodic fixed asset counts, liaising with site operations to ensure accuracy and proper documentation for any discrepancies.
• Conduct IQV analysis – assess inventory health in collaboration with procurement and site operations, manage monthly provisions for obsolescence, and participate in S&OP meetings.
• Support regular stocktakes, work with finance and site teams on analysis and resolution of variances.
• Respond to audit queries relating to financial budgets, inventory valuation and standard costing.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
• An MBA is highly regarded

Certifications:

• CA or CPA qualified

Experience:

• Strong background in cost and management accounting
• Experience supporting manufacturing/production site operations (essential)
• Experience within a global business environment
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial planning, budgeting, and risk analysis
• Proven skills in product costing and capital project evaluation
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in SAP FICO and Production modules
• Experience of working with Site Leadership and Site Operations Team supporting operational needs

What You Can Expect

• Work with autonomy while being part of a collaborative, global team
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Flexible work environment and exposure to a wide range of experiences
• A supportive and professional culture within a respected Animal Health organisation

Current Contingent Workers apply

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