Commercial Finance Manager

This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and optimise value across all respective categories and functions of the business. The successful candidate will provide direct financial and commercial stewardship to drive profitability and ensure long term strategy is aligned to business-wide aspirations. Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and strong focus on customer satisfaction. They offer an inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation, while providing opoprtunities for personal and professional development.

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Finance Manager, your role will be pivotal in managing financial performance and providing insightful analysis towards business performance. You will also;

• Develop a deep understanding of key business profit drivers
• Provide insightful analysis into business performance and identification of opportunities to drive improvements
• Monitor performance of sales related, or other relevant projects versus business case/budget assumptions
• Lead commercial reviews across various categories
• Challenge the business around areas of risk and opportunity, as well as effectiveness to drive profitability and performance
• Ensure robust processes and controls are in place to minimise impact on P/L
• Drive performance reviews and financial forecasting processes

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Commercial Finance Manager role brings excellent financial and commercial acumen. You will also bring incredible relationship building skills to influence towards strategic and business objectives. You will also bring;

• Strategic thinking with a commercial approach to business
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning management along with experience in financial modelling
• A high attention to detail and leadership competencies
• A growth mindset with the ability to think strategically in order to deliver results
• CA/CPA qualification (desired)

How to apply? If this opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to reach out via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Consultant - Willy McBride - willy.mcbride@robertwalters.co.nz

Candidate Manager - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Georgie Waters on +64 9 374 7300