Operations Finance Business Partner - NI | Auckland

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Operations Finance Business Partner to join our Baking Finance team based in Quality Bakers Auckland. In this newly created role, you will be partnering closely with Site Managers across our North Island manufacturing sites.

This is a high-impact role where you'll sit at the heart of operations, providing financial insights that drive performance, optimise cost, and support strategic decision-making. You'll play a key role in translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights, helping site leadership teams understand the “why” and unlock opportunities for improvement.

If you enjoy being on the ground, influencing outcomes, and making a real difference to business performance, this is the role for you.

What you will do

• Partner with Site Managers and leadership teams to drive financial performance and operational outcomes
• Deliver forward‑looking insights to improve operational efficiency and support better decision‑making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes with value-add insights
• Provide costing support for NPD, tenders and strategic initiatives
• Own capital processes and governance, supporting investment decisions
• Translate complex data into clear insights to support decision-making across Finance and Operations

What you will bring

• Proven experience in Finance, with strong capability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments such as manufacturing, FMCG, or similar.
• Strong background in business partnering, management accounting or commercial finance.
• Advanced analytical capability with strong financial modelling skills
• Ability to influence and engage non-finance stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen with a curiosity to understand the “why” behind performance
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or similar (CA/CIMA/CPA/CFA preferred)

About us

We are a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, delivering some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands including Edmonds, Meadow Fresh, Vogel's, Molenberg and Puhoi Valley.

We believe that success comes down to our people. We're driven by our values – We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done – and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. With operations across New Zealand and beyond, we offer real opportunities to grow your career.

Benefits

• A hands‑on business‑partnering role, working closely with site leadership.
• Opportunity to influence operational and financial performance at scale.
• Long-term career development within a large FMCG organisation.
• Collaborative, high-performing finance team.

Ready to step into a true business partnering role and make a real impact? Apply now.