About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">About Us</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of 945 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">About the Role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">JBS Beef City is on the lookout for a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join our team supporting the Beef City processing plant, feedlot and associated farming operations. Reporting to the Northern Financial Controller, this is a high-impact role at the heart of our operations. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">As the key finance partner on site, you will work closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. You’ll go beyond the numbers, providing insights, challenging thinking and helping shape the future performance of the site.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Your key responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Provide clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Challenge and support leaders to improve performance, efficiency and profitability</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Lead all site financial reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Deliver variance analysis, cost of production and yield insights</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Present financial results and insights to operational and corporate stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Partner with operations to ensure forecasts reflect operational drivers</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Monitor key cost drivers including labour, overheads, and processing costs</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Evaluate improvement initiatives and capital projects financially</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities with operations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Support audits (internal, external, SOX compliance)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Ensure integrity of financial data within SAP and related systems</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Drive improvements in reporting, systems and data visibility</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Support teams in understanding financial data and systems</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><em><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif"> </span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">About You </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">You’re a confident finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys influencing outcomes beyond the numbers. You will bring:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Strong financial and management accounting capability</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Experience in manufacturing, processing, or industrial environments (highly desirable)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Solid understanding of cost accounting and operational drivers</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Strong commercial acumen and a proactive mindset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">The ability to influence and partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Confidence to challenge constructively while building strong relationships</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Exceptional communication and presentation skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">A curiosity for innovation, including comfort adopting AI and emerging technologies</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><em><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Please note:</span></em></strong><em><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif"> </span></em><em><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Due to the operational nature of this role, this position is required to be based onsite full-time. Remote or hybrid working arrangements are not available.</span></em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">Ready to make an impact?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif">If you’re ready to step into a role where you can influence outcomes, drive performance, and partner with the business, we’d love to hear from you.</span><span style="JBS Text', sans-serif"> </span></span></p>