What We Can Offer You:
An attractive package that complements the significance of the position.
The chance to apply your experience and be a key contributor at the senior leadership table.
Genuine potential to grow in the role as the company continues to expand and diversify.
A positive, welcoming, friendly culture with a people come first philosophy.
The enjoyment of working alongside other exceptional people in this successful business.
A genuine respect for work-life balance. Work from home 2 days a week and manage your own hours within the business day.
An opportunity to work for a 100% owned and operated New Zealand business, representing a wide variety of well-recognised and fledgling FMCG brands across multi categories and channels.
The Role:
As the primary commercial lead and a key member of the senior leadership team, this dynamic role, reporting to the General Manager, offers a unique chance to participate in influencing the company's strategy for success. You'll navigate a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution.
In this position, you'll deliver insightful financial modelling for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, while managing one direct report.
Your contributions will span from preparing monthly P&L and balance sheets, preparing and contributing to board papers, participating in Board meetings and providing commercial advice to the senior leadership team. You'll also oversee some HR functions, lead the Health & Safety committee and IT functions; ensuring efficient operations and compliance. Collaboration with internal and external partners will be key as you identify risks, seize opportunities, and contribute to ensuring the company's continued growth.
Skills & Expertise Required:
To thrive in this role, you will ideally have experience within the FMCG industry, though this is not essential. You should be a CA/CPA member (or equivalent) with good commercial experience at a senior level. Your expertise will cover all financial and accounting disciplines, including cashflow management, financial modelling, process improvement, proficiency in ERP systems, payroll administration and statutory compliance. Your strong commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills will be essential to providing valuable insights, creating impactful financial models and supporting decision making.
A self-starter with an exceptional eye for detail, you will be adept at prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment and balancing strategic planning with the day-to-day demands of the role. Your strong commercial acumen, effective communication, and collaborative approach will enable you to build robust relationships across the organisation. Integrity, empathy, and flexibility are key attributes you will need to bring to this role, ensuring your contributions align with the company's values and growth ambitions.
About The Company:
This successful, 100% New Zealand owned FMCG business has been operating for over 35 years. They have a multi-channel business approach and work with an exciting mix of fledgling and recognised brands. They are well positioned for growth, forward focused, customer centric, and commercially disciplined with good structure. They maintain a healthy regard for work-life balance and foster a diverse, upbeat, constructive culture that exudes inclusiveness – overall, making this is a great place to work! The offices are based on Auckland's Northshore.
What's next:
If you are seeking a new challenge and eager to make a meaningful and positive difference with a respected organisation, we are keen to hear from you! Apply through the link. Or for more information, call Sandy on 021 2010045. Applications Close 5pm Friday 4th October, or sooner if the vacancy is filled before this date.
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