ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally. We are proud to have recently been awarded Hawke’s Bay ASB Exporter of the Year and Best Established Export Award 2024.

We are looking for a Head of Commercial Finance - Operations due to a period of parental leave for approximately 12 months. This is a key role as part of the finance team, reporting to the Global Head of Commercial Finance and partnering closely with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams at our Super Kitchen based in Napier. This is a management role with 3 direct reports.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in a commercially driven FMCG environment (ideally working with large operations businesses). You’ll be known for your strength in building relationships with senior leadership teams as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage operational and supply chain financial metrics and identify any areas for improvement to current processes.
• Develop long term financial plans and financial reconciliation for manufacturing and supply chain options.
• Evaluate the financial performance of commercial activities, such as product lines, plant performance, cost optimisation, capex business cases and improved operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of manufacturing and supply chain costs and other key metrics.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities associated with activities and develop strategies to mitigate these risks or realise opportunities.

Key requirements:

• A substantial and recognised tertiary qualification in accounting and finance
• At least 10 years’ experience in a commercially driven FMCG or similar business
• Highly developed analytical skills
• A sound knowledge of Excel and financial management.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, rapidly growing business with a global footprint. Our ZIWI values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop. If that sounds like a place where you can see your skills and experience will be valued, we encourage you to apply now!

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply for this role.