Site Controller

• Permanent full-time position in a Global FMCG business
• Hybrid working model 60% in office, 40% WFH
• Dynamic work scope that allows room to grow and apply improvements

About our role:

Lactalis Australia is a leading dairy company with a strong national presence. As the Site Controller, you’ll be the finance business partner to the Site Manager, steering performance across both B&M and Y&D. You will own site reporting cycles, budgets and forecasts, and provide insight that drives operational efficiency. From variance analysis to capital business cases and management tools, you’ll translate data into decisions and help leaders deliver results. 

The team culture emphasizes continuous improvement, strategic focus, and shared accountability, all underpinned by Lactalis’ values of ambition, engagement, and simplicity.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinate & complete Weekly/Monthly reporting in accordance with the set format and timeframe for both B&M and Y&D results.
• Assist management with the preparation of Capital expenditure Proposals and Business Case evaluations.
• Complete site forecasts and budgets for both B&M and Y&D SBUs.
• Reconcile General Ledger Balance Sheet Accounts, including control accounts. Investigate and follow up all uncleared items.
• Communicates the appropriate information as to the steering of the site's Performance.
• Support Departmental Managers across the site with financial analysis for improvement projects.
• Produces financial simulations on the opportunities for commercial development and conducts ad hoc studies on margins and profitability.
• Regularly produces management information, analyses results and the variances with respect to the budget and Y-1.
• Participates in creating and in implementing new management tools for the site. Suggests improvements in the analysis supports.
• Makes sure that the management rules are applied in the various departments in a streamlined and coherent manner.

About you:

To succeed as a Site Controller, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business/Commercial Accounting, or Engineering (CA/CPA/CIMA/CFA is a plus). With at least 3 years’ experience in management control roles (ideally within manufacturing or FMCG), you bring advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with ERP systems, especially SAP.

You demonstrate high integrity and ethical standards, possess strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, and approach challenges with a strategic, proactive mindset. Your excellent collaboration and team-building skills enable you to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings. You balance accuracy with speed, navigating complex situations through clear analysis, and excel when partnering with leaders to drive performance. Your strong communication skills and genuine team spirit help you build simple, reliable reporting that others trust.

This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking to establish a solid career while making a meaningful contribution to a leading dairy organization. If you’re passionate about creating impact and keen to develop professionally, we encourage you to apply!

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.​

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. ​

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!