Finance Analyst-Supply Chain

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 Saputo Dairy Australia

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?

How you will make contributions that matter:

Are you a finance professional with a passion for logistics and supply chain excellence? Join Saputo, a global leader in dairy production, as a Finance Analyst – Supply Chain, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance across our Inbound & Outbound Freight and Warehousing operations. This role can be based at Southbank or Laverton- 3 days in the office and 2 at home.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Supply Chain, you will be a key business partner to the Head of Logistics, Head of Warehouse, and other supply chain leaders. You’ll be involved in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, while also contributing to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and reporting of KPIs and critical metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making and cost optimization.
• Drive forecasting and budgeting processes for freight and warehousing.
• Deliver insightful weekly and monthly reporting with variance analysis.
• Partner with procurement to analyze vendor rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support capital tracking, S&OP processes, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Business Partnering: End-to-end financial support for Outbound Logistics, Inbound Freight, and Warehousing.
• Transaction Accounting: Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reconciliations.
• Reporting: Accurate and timely financial reporting with detailed commentary.
• Insights & Performance: Track freight costs, identify discrepancies, and highlight cost leakage.
• Decision Support: Evaluate supply chain projects and CI initiatives with robust financial analysis.
• Governance: Maintain strong internal controls and support audit remediation.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications- CA or CPA qualified
• 5 years plus proven experience in finance logistics and freight finance and business partnering, ideally within a large-scale supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of logistics cost structures and rate/service dynamics.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Saputo?

At Saputo, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture. You’ll be part of a high-performing team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. We offer competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

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.