Our client is a well-regarded New Zealand business with an established market presence, strong brands and an impressive growth story. As the business continues to evolve, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join the leadership team and play a key role in driving commercial performance across the organisation.
This is far more than a traditional finance position.
Partnering closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping shape business decisions through insightful analysis, robust forecasting and a strong understanding of the commercial drivers that influence profitability.
You’ll challenge thinking, identify opportunities, assess risk and ensure decisions are supported by sound financial and commercial rationale.
The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and will see you contributing across both day-to-day performance management and longer-term strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with commercial and operational leaders to improve profitability and support business growth.
- Provide meaningful insight into customer, product and channel performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning processes across multiple business functions.
- Deliver high-quality reporting, analysis and commentary to support decision making.
- Evaluate pricing, margin, volume and product mix performance.
- Develop financial models and business cases to support investment and strategic initiatives.
- Identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to maximise performance.
- Drive improvements across planning, reporting and forecasting processes.
- Lead and develop team capability while contributing as a senior member of the wider business leadership team.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced commercial finance professional with the confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll Bring:
- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Demonstrated success in Commercial Finance, FP&A or Business Partnering positions.
- Strong FMCG, food and beverage, consumer goods or manufacturing experience.
- A proven ability to partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain functions.
- Excellent commercial acumen and an ability to link financial outcomes with operational performance.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability.
- Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Strong communication skills and a naturally collaborative approach.
- A desire to understand the bigger picture rather than simply report the numbers.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential role where you’ll have a seat at the table and the ability to shape commercial outcomes across the business.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and high-performing environment that values initiative, commercial thinking and continuous improvement.
In return, you’ll enjoy broad exposure, strong stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of a recognised New Zealand organisation.
The role is Auckland-based with occasional travel within the South Island.
For a confidential discussion, or to learn more about the opportunity, please apply online or contact Adam Napper on 027 457 2676
