Head of Finance, NZ

About the Company We are Reckitt – Home to the world’s best‑loved and trusted hygiene, health and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose and committed to making access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment a right and not a privilege. About the Role Reporting to the Finance Director ANZ, the Head of Finance NZ is a critical leadership role responsible for partnering with the New Zealand business to drive financial performance, strategic decision‑making and sustainable growth. The role is a fixed‑term contract for approximately seven months, offering a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction of the New Zealand market while working closely with Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain and ANZ leadership teams in a highly dynamic FMCG environment. Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering support to the New Zealand Leadership Team. Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management activities across the NZ business. Deliver meaningful commercial insights to support growth, profitability and strategic decision‑making. Identify and manage financial risks, opportunities and performance improvement initiatives. Partner with Commercial and Sales teams to optimise customer profitability, pricing and trade investment decisions. Support and challenge business decisions through robust financial analysis and commercial recommendations. Ensure strong governance, financial controls and compliance across the NZ market. Partner closely with ANZ and Regional Finance teams to align financial priorities and business objectives. Lead and support transformation and change initiatives across the business. Drive a culture of accountability, financial discipline and continuous improvement. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline. CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred. Significant senior Finance leadership experience within FMCG, Consumer Health or Consumer Goods environments. Proven experience partnering with senior commercial stakeholders to influence business outcomes. Strong commercial finance, business partnering and P&L management capability. Demonstrated experience leading planning, forecasting and performance management processes. Strong understanding of trade spend, customer profitability and commercial investment decision‑making. Experience operating within complex matrix organisations and cross‑functional environments. Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills. Ability to quickly establish credibility and deliver impact within a fast‑paced, dynamic business environment. Key Skills Commercial Finance Leadership • Business Partnering • Strategic Planning • Financial Forecasting & Budgeting • Trade Spend & Customer Profitability • P&L Management • Stakeholder Influence • Financial Governance & Controls • Decision Support & Commercial Insight • Change & Transformation Leadership • FMCG Commercial Acumen • Continuous Improvement What We Offer We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We offer a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short‑term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward outstanding performance. Compensation reflects Reckitt’s pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Equality All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr