Finance Business Partner FMCG

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

20 hours ago

Drive Growth. Be the Difference.At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.Reporting to the Director, Finance NZ, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner - FMCG to join our Finance team in Auckland on a permanent basis.This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the Head of Business Unit and key stakeholders to drive financial performance, provide strategic insight, and enable informed business decisions across a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Partnering

Act as the financial lead for the FMCG division, partnering with commercial leaders to shape business strategy and execution
Translate financial data into meaningful commercial insights, helping to optimise sales, trade spend, and pricing strategies
Provide financial leadership in key decisions including contract renewals, brand negotiations, and new client onboarding

Financial Planning & Performance Management

Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts for the FMCG Business Unit, ensuring alignment with commercial targets and growth plans
Deliver insightful monthly performance reviews, highlighting key trends and providing clear recommendations to management
Build and maintain full client and customer P&L models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and relevance

Commercial Analysis & Reporting

Analyse profitability by brand, customer, and channel, identifying areas for growth or efficiency gains
Track and report on advertising and promotional (A&P) investment, working closely with marketing to measure ROI
Maintain reconciliations for key customer claims and deductions, ensuring trade spend integrity

Project Support & Business Development

Support financial evaluations for business development opportunities, including scenario modelling and margin analysis
Assist with financial due diligence and integration activities related to M&A projects or commercial partnerships
Contribute to building compelling business cases for route-to-market changes, product launches, or strategic investments

Process Improvement & Cross-functional Collaboration

Champion continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and planning processes
Collaborate with global and regional finance teams to ensure consistency and compliance in reporting and analysis
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing to embed financial discipline into business planning

What You'll Bring

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
Minimum of 8 years' experience in commercial finance roles in medium to large, complex organisations, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods
Strong business partnering skills with a commercial, growth mindset
Ability to synthesise complex data into insightful, actionable recommendations
Experience managing and delivering financial and commercial projects
Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO (desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
Proven ability to work across functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

At DKSH, you'll be part of a collaborative and growth-focused culture where your contribution has real impact. You'll be exposed to strategic projects and have the opportunity to shape the performance of a leading FMCG business.If you're ready to bring your financial expertise into a commercially impactful role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.#LI-SW1#LI-HybridRequisition Number: 194158Job Function: Finance

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