Financial Controller

Iconic dairy brands, exciting dairy future

Mainland Group is a leading consumer dairy business. Currently part of Fonterra Co-operative, you might not know the name Mainland Group but our brands are famous across Australia, New Zealand as well as Southeast Asia, South Asia and Middle East Africa.

In the first half of 2026 (subject to certain approvals), Mainland Group is set to become part of Lactalis Group, the world's largest dairy organisation.

With this change, we'll keep bringing you much-loved iconic brands like Anlene, Anmum, Anchor, Western Star, Perfect Italiano, Mainland, and Fernleaf, as well as new career opportunities that provide unique exposure in this dynamic industry.

We're excited by the future and it's the perfect time to help us create it.

A fresh opportunity awaits

We are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Financial Controller to oversee our finance operations in Thailand and Myanmar.

This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

As the Financial Controller, you will lead financial governance, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning across the business unit, ensuring alignment with local regulations, international standards, and group policies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Financial Governance & Controls
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Credit & Risk Management
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Ad-Hoc Support.

About You

You are an accomplished finance leader who thrives in complexity and change. With deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset, you know how to balance compliance with innovation. You're confident in influencing senior stakeholders and leading high-performing teams through transformation.

In addition, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with CPD license.
• Experience in financial accounting, including leadership roles.
• Background in Multinational FMCG or retail is considered advantageous for this role.
• Experience engaging with audit or consulting firms such as EY or KPMG will be highly regarded.
• Strong technical expertise in tax and accounting management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities including government liaison.

Ready to lead change and drive impact Apply now and be part of shaping the next chapter of our business.

Be part of dairy's future

Great people continue to power this business forward. Our people thrive within a positive working environment, a collaborative and caring culture and leadership that always inspires.

We believe in you bringing your best and most authentic self to work and we want you to succeed in a way that allows you to win, in all aspects of your life.

Let's make this your best move yet. Apply now!