Senior Financial Analyst - New Zealand

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Ever thought of working in New Zealand ? New Zealand is known for its picturesque scenery, great weather and well balanced lifestyle – just some of the reasons it has been voted as one of the Top 10 places in the world to live.

With just over 4.5 million people the country offers a great mixture of city and outdoor living, making it a country of choice for people emigrating overseas.

So whether its adventures such as skiing, mountain biking and climbing you are looking for or a better environment to raise a family, New Zealand is sure to satisfy.

What are you waiting for ?

Senoir Financial Analyst

• Drive financial accountability within the business


• Business partnering background


• South Christchurch location

Commercial Accountant to work within a business partnering role, within their newly structured and operationally focused Finance Team.

The Opportunity

Market leading FMCG organisation with an innovative approach to how a finance team is run and structured, is looking to source a Commercial Accountant to work within a business partnering role within their newly structured and operationally focused Finance Team.

The Role

Planning & Forecasting

Work with the Commercial Accountant and Sales team to manage and control the annual budget process.

Develop and improve the monthly forecast process as we move into a new system.

Commercial Support

• Financial modelling and building basic business case to support operational decision making


• Evaluate new customer and business opportunities including new product costings


• Provision of timely, relevant financial data for use in annual account planning and reviews


• Maintain and control costs and CAPEX

In addition to the above, you will need to produce KPIs and reports in order to drive accountability within the business.

Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to liaise with operational managers as well as key finance personnel. As such, candidates with a business partnering background will be particularly suited to the role.

You’re Profile

• Proven record of delivery of accurate, high quality business information


• Experience of delivering MI data management process excellence


• Strong strategic and analytical skills


• Good understanding of reporting tools (Excel, Cubes, Cognos, Crystal, Business Objects etc.)


• Good understanding of data and supporting systems (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle etc.)


• Ability to occasionally travel to other South Island locations


• Your background will be financial and analytically focused and you will have worked within a similar role within a large complex commercial environment