The Company

My client is an established logistics business with a significant operational footprint and strong growth trajectory. They are backed by a large international group who are strategically investing in the NZ-market. The business is investing purposefully in their data and reporting capabilities with the aim to becoming industry leaders within this space. An exciting time to join an industry leading organisation who is scaling and to be a part of that journey with clear progression pathways.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as their 2IC, taking ownership of budgeting and forecasting while partnering closely with operational leaders to drive financial performance. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing the business's data strategy and governance. A snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting, developing robust financial models and assumptions
• Present budget outcomes and key financial insights to senior stakeholders
• Partner with operational teams to analyse performance, identify trends and support commercial decisions
• Identify margin leakage, cost-to-serve issues and opportunities to improve profitability
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models to enhance reporting and decision-making
• Explore opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to improve financial reporting and analysis

Your Profile

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with the confidence to influence stakeholders and challenge the status quo. Some of the key things include:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Ideally some experience within a commercial finance function of a mid-to-large business
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• Hands-on Power BI experience, including building dashboards and data model
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence non-finance leaders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine interest in using AI and technology to improve finance processes

Benefits

This is a high impact role with exposure across the business. Given the growth trajectory the business is on, there are clearly defined promotional opportunities and we are looking for someone who is ambitious about their career. The business will offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• A clear promotional pathway
• Health insurance
• Parking
• Flexible working arrangements

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