Our client is on the hunt for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team on a 9-month contract in their Auckland office. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a global company, working closely with the Sales team to provide financial insights into pricing and promotional spend. The successful candidate will become part of an international family, working with some of the world's most iconic brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that values conviviality, empowerment and sustainability. Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer – they welcome applications from all communities. They believe in building richly diverse teams and an inclusive culture which is integral to delivering their business strategy. They offer a range of benefits including product allowance, flexible working hours, social events, career development opportunities and more.

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial account management team by providing commercial insights into brand performance and focusing on return on investment. You will oversee performance analysis across channels for NZ, delivering monthly reports on channel customer and brands highlighting variance versus planned. Your knack for building trusted relationships will enable you to influence and guide others within the business.

• Oversee performance analysis across channels for NZ.
• Deliver monthly reports on channel customer and brands highlighting variance versus planned.
• Collaborate with the commercial team in client pricing strategies and promotional spend.
• Assist National Account Managers and their teams with financial accruals for planned promotional activity.
• Take full responsibility of Customer Pricing Deal Sheet
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for trade spend accruals

What you bring:

The ideal Commercial Finance Analyst will bring a blend of entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and ethical commitment. You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance or Accounting along with excellent analytical skills. Your experience within commercial finance, preferably from an FMCG company, will be highly valued. Your ability to work with large data sets using Excel and preferably Power BI will be crucial in this role.

Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail
Experience within commercial finance preferably from FMCG company
Ability to build trusted relationships and business partner with different functions across the business
Ability to work with large data sets with Excel and preferably Power BI
Customer pricing experience would be highly desirable

How to apply? If this role sounds like it might be the right fit for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Consultant - Courtney Story - courtney.story@robertwalters.co.nz

Candidate Manager - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz


Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on 09-374 7300.