Head of Finance Partnering - South Island/Lower North Island

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

At Fonterra, finance is more than numbers-it's about influence, innovation, and impact. As part of our global co-operative, you'll help steer one of New Zealand's most iconic organisations through transformation and growth. Grow globally, lead with purpose, and shape our Co-op's future through bold thinking and strategic partnership

Mō tēnei tūranga About the opportunity
Reporting to the GM Finance Partnering, NZ Manufacturing you will lead the finance business partnering function for the South and Lower North Island teams. This role is pivotal in providing actionable financial insights and decision support to regional general managers and NZM leadership, ensuring informed decision-making and driving financial performance in line with targets.

This role will give you the exposure to progress your career providing growth and advancement opportunities. You will need to bebased in Christchurch, with regular travel to different sites in the region to understand specific manufacturing issues and maintain key relationships.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving performance management initiatives across key cost categories.
• Collaborating with Group procurement and operational leadership to filter key investments
• Contributing into the commercial assessment of key transformation projects
• Acting as a liaison between group finance and NZM senior leadership, fostering collaboration and aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
• Leading and mentoring finance business partners in the South and Lower North Island
• Providing high-level governance and financial review to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.

Mōu About you
With a future focussed mindset and proven track record leading a team, you have significant experience in a finance role including Enterprise Strategy and Transformation.

As a strong strategic thinker, your commercial acumen enables you to unlock potential and seize opportunities that make a difference and create value for the business.

A natural communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, your strong relationship and influencing skills enable you to quickly gain the trust of key stakeholders.

An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics and Accounting, and a CA/CPA qualification is essential, alongside Consulting experience withinfinancial advisory or corporate finance is preferred.

We live our values every day-Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts.They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmers, and our communities.

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Tā mātou oati Our Commitment to You
We're committed to helping you grow, empowering you to be your best self, and encouraging you to contribute and learn. You'll find support through:

• Career development and mentoring
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Recognition and internal mobility pathways
• A safe, inclusive environment where you can thrive

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

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