At Monde Nissin Australia(MNA), we’re passionate about our vision, simply good for people and planet. As a leading food manufacturer, our iconic brands including Black Swan, nudie, Peckish and Quorn, reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Join a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact through real food, continuous improvement, and care for our communities and the environment.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a commercially minded Senior Commercial Analyst - Operations, to join MNA supporting decision-making through practical, insight-led financial analysis.
Working closely with the Black Swan Operations team at site (Clayton) and cross-functional teams (Head Office Mulgrave), this role will play a key role in driving performance across manufacturing, forecasting, product costing and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence outcomes, identify efficiencies and contribute to the delivery of strong financial and operational results.
MNA is a medium-sized organisation which means we can provide you with the best of both worlds: enough structure and stability to support you but enough agility and visibility to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations S&OP Cycle (incl. forecasting and budgeting) tasks including:
Month end operations close (accruals) and reporting,
Presentation of results in monthly forums,
Support for the Annual Budget process
Identify operational variances, efficiencies, process improvements opportunities and drive outcomes with Operations team
Track R&Os with Operations team to ensure robust plans to achieve annual budget
Prepare monthly manufacturing usage variance (MUV) and purchase price variance (PPV) reports against actuals
Maintain and update standard costs in the ERP system (materials, labour, overheads)
Prepare Stage Gate P&L for upcoming new product launches/line extensions
Build financial models to understand the impact of new business opportunities
Capital investment appraisal supporting the build of capital investment business cases with key commercial metrics (NPV, IRR, Payback)
Desired Skills and Experience
To Succeed with us:
FMCG industry experience (preferred) – manufacturing experience mandatory
Experience supporting an operations / manufacturing team
Interest in working inside a production/manufacturing environment (this role sits at the site 2 days per week)
Proven ability to work effectively with teams and to business partner with a variety of stakeholders (finance and non-finance)
Strong commercial acumen developed through experience
Demonstrated experience of providing financial analysis to support business decision making
Ability to navigate financial systems including advanced skills in Microsoft, specifically Excel and PowerPoint (including pivot tables and formulas)
Tertiary Qualification in Finance, Accounting or related (must be recognised in Australia)
CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
5 years+ experience in a similar role
Pronto XI ERP experience (preferred but not essential)
The Perks – We Can Offer:
Hybrid working model – enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 2 days a week
A collaborative, inclusive and engaging culture – be part of a team that genuinely values its people
Wellbeing days – take time to recharge and put yourself first
Paid Parental leave – 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 3 weeks for secondary care givers…Because life outside of work matters too!
Reward & Recognition program – we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams
Access to Telus Health EAP– free, confidential counselling available 24/7 to support your wellbeing
Annual flu shots and skin checks – complimentary onsite health services to keep you safe and healthy
If you're ready to excel in your career, make an impact and be part of a team that lives by excellence, teamwork, care and fun don’t wait – APPLY NOW!
Monde Nissin Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted to any employee of Monde Nissin Australia without a prior signed agreement and role assignment in place will be considered the property of Monde Nissin Australia. Monde Nissin Australia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay any placement fees for candidates submitted in this manner.
Not sure you tick every box? At Monde Nissin Australia, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and valued.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment practices are designed to be transparent and equitable, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunity to thrive.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or working arrangements, we encourage you to let us know—we’re committed to providing a fair and accessible experience for everyone.
Join us in creating a workplace that’s Simply Good for People & Planet.
