Commercial Finance Manager

Accredited employerChristchurch Central, Canterbury, NZFull-timePosted 4 weeks ago

Job Description

Drive Strategy. Influence Decisions. Create Value.

Are you a commercially astute finance leader who thrives on turning complex data into strategic business decisions?

At Westland Milk Products, part of the global Yili Oceania Business Division, we're looking for a high-calibre Commercial Finance Manager to partner with senior leaders and help shape the future of our business. This is a pivotal role where you'll combine commercial insight, strategic thinking, and financial expertise to drive profitability, growth, and performance across our Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and Supply Planning functions.

Why this role?

This isn't your typical finance position.

You'll sit at the heart of key business decisions, providing commercial challenge and strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. From evaluating new product opportunities and marketing investments to influencing pricing strategies, capital projects, and long-term planning, you'll play a critical role in shaping business outcomes.

You'll lead a talented Commercial Finance Analyst while partnering closely with executive leaders across the organisation, including Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Operations, and Finance.

What you'll be doing

Providing commercial insights that influence major business decisions

Leading financial analysis, business cases, pricing reviews, and profitability assessments

Driving budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance improvement initiatives

Partnering with senior leaders to identify opportunities and manage risks

Supporting strategic planning, investment decisions, and long-term growth initiatives

Championing process improvements, financial governance, and best-practice controls

Coaching and developing a Commercial Finance Analyst while fostering a high-performance culture

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who can confidently move between the boardroom and the spreadsheet.

You'll bring

Chartered Accountant qualification

Proven commercial finance leadership experience

Strong business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills

Exceptional analytical and financial modelling capability

The confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision-making

A strategic mindset combined with hands-on delivery

Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, dairy, or other complex commercial environments is highly regarded but not essential

Why join Westland Milk Products?

At Westland, we're passionate about producing world-class dairy nutrition products for global markets while creating an environment where our people can thrive. Backed by the strength of the Yili Group, you'll enjoy the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business that's committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term growth.

If you're ready to step into a highly influential finance role where your insights will help shape strategic decisions across the business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your commercial expertise to a business where finance is a true strategic partner

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