General Information Date Published 04-Sep-2024 Advertising Ends 11-Sep-2024 Country New Zealand Location Hamilton & North Waikato, Taupo & Southern Waikato Role Type Engineering Work Type Fixed Term ID# 9696 Position Description Our Co-operative Fonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Matapuna toa takitini We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About us | Whakapa mai Our Capital Projects team delivers one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse capital programs with hundreds of projects delivered each year. Working alongside some of New Zealand's smartest and reliable companies the team delivers end to end projects across diary manufacturing, logistics, energy, water and wastewater, buildings, and asset care. With investment value from one hundred thousand to one hundred million there is opportunity abound for all project professionals to deliver value for our Cooperative. About the opportunity | Te whai waahi As our Project Finance Manager, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis, reporting, and insights to manage $500m+ annual cashflow and accruals within the Global Engineering & Technical function. This role ensures that forecasting and accounting meet minimum KPIs. Key accountabilities include: Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop comprehensive financial models for capital projects, ensuring they align with Fonterra's strategic goals and financial policies. Provide detailed variance analysis to forecast and actuals, enabling proactive management of project finances. Reporting & Insights: Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and insights that drive informed decision-making in projects. Ensure that stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project's financial health and performance metrics. Compliance & Control: Maintain rigorous financial controls and compliance Cost Optimization: Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce expenses without compromising project quality or timelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a finance partner to project teams, providing financial expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle. Lead the capitalization process Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and recommendations that support long-term investment decisions and capital allocation. Leadership & Collaboration: Lead by example in fostering a culture of financial accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborate with finance and non-finance colleagues to enhance overall project performance. About you | Moe koe A qualification in Finance or Commercial is highly desired for this role. You possess strong financial and analytical skills, with experience in project accounting or finance. You are proficient in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, and have a proven ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Your experience includes capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) planning and analysis. Additionally, you have a solid understanding of project management principles and practices, along with familiarity with financial regulations and reporting requirements. Our story | To Tatou Korero Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together. Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose. Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do. Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations. Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices. Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. T?tou t?tou. #J-18808-Ljbffr
