Business Analyst - Manufacturing

Position Summary 

Ready to turn data into business decisions? 

We are looking for a commercially minded Business Analyst - Manufacturing to join our Finance team in Rhodes. In this highly visible role, you will partner with factory, supply chain and finance teams to provide critical costing insights, improve business performance, and support strategic decision-making across manufacturing operations. 

What sets this opportunity apart is the unique career pathway on offer. Start your journey at our Nestlé Head Office in Rhodes developing strong foundations in finance, costing, and business partnering before progressing into a finance role within one of our Factories. This rare combination of corporate and factory experience will give you end-to-end exposure, broaden your commercial perspective, and accelerate your development in a business-critical function. It's an ideal role for someone looking to build a well-rounded career with genuine long-term growth opportunities. 

A day in the Life… 

You'll combine analytical thinking with commercial partnering to influence decisions across our manufacturing network. You'll: 

• Deliver insights that improve manufacturing performance, profitability, and efficiency.


• Drive forecasting and business planning activities that support key operational decisions.


• Partner with factory and cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.


• Become a trusted partner and provide expert insights on product costing, materials, and manufacturing processes to support operational excellence.


• Help shape best-practice ways of working while ensuring strong financial governance and controls. 

What will make you successful:  

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.


• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing finance, costing, or a factory-based finance environment.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and business recommendations.


• A natural relationship builder who partners effectively across functions and builds strong stakeholder relationships.


• Confidence to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and drive better business outcomes.


• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a passion for finding smarter ways of working.


• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace new technologies and digital tools, including AI.


• Ambition to grow your career, with the potential to progress into broader operational and leadership opportunities. 

Full Australian working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. 

BENEFITS 

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.  

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program


• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing


• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader


• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships


• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave


• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave


• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners


• Novated leasing options


• Salary sacrifice to superannuation 

Our Story  

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win. 

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. 

Be a force for good. 

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au)  

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Apply today!