Finance Business Partner- Commercial

Shape Decisions. Drive Performance. Influence Growth. At Westland Milk Products, we're looking for a commercially savvy Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing Commercial Finance team. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional finance and become a trusted advisor to key business functions including Sales & Marketing, Innovation and S&OP. You'll partner with leaders across the business, helping transform financial data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and future growth. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll play a pivotal role in connecting operational activity with commercial outcomes. Whether you're analysing performance trends, supporting strategic initiatives, challenging assumptions, or helping teams understand the story behind the numbers, your insights will directly influence business success. If you're energised by collaboration, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing As a key member of our Commercial Finance team, you will: Partner closely with Sales & Marketing, Innovation and S&OP leaders to provide meaningful financial insights and commercial guidance. Deliver monthly reporting, forecasting and performance analysis that supports quality decision-making. Lead and support budgeting, strategic planning and long-range forecasting activities. Identify business opportunities, risks and performance drivers, helping stakeholders make informed decisions. Translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations for non-financial audiences. Promote strong financial governance, controls and risk management practices. Drive process improvements and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Build trusted relationships across multiple teams, influencing outcomes through collaboration and expertise. What success looks like in this role You'll be someone who enjoys being close to the action. You won't just report on performance, you'll help shape it. You'll combine commercial curiosity with strong analytical thinking and be comfortable moving between strategic conversations and detailed financial analysis. You'll know how to challenge constructively, build credibility quickly, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team that values partnership, innovation and continuous improvement. What you'll bring We're looking for a finance professional who can balance technical capability with commercial insight and relationship-building skills. Ideally, You'll Have A relevant tertiary qualification and CA qualification (or equivalent). Three or more years' experience in Finance or Accounting. Strong commercial acumen and an ability to connect financial outcomes with business performance. Excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills. Experience with financial systems, reporting frameworks and governance processes. Confidence communicating financial concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. The ability to influence, educate and partner effectively with both financial and non-financial teams. A proactive mindset, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Experience within dairy, FMCG or manufacturing environments would be advantageous, but it isn't essential. Why join Westland? At Westland Milk Products, you'll join a business with a proud New Zealand heritage and an exciting global future. As part of the Yili Oceania Group, alongside Oceania Dairy, Pure Nutrition, Canary Foods and EasiYo, we're backed by the strength of one of the world's top five dairy companies while maintaining the agility and connected culture of a local organisation. Across our network, we manufacture more than 170,000 tonnes of finished product each year, exporting to over 40 countries! But what truly sets us apart is our people. We Foster a Culture Built On Excellence – striving to be our best every day. Innovation – challenging the status quo and embracing new ideas. Accountability – owning our commitments and delivering results. Win-Win – collaborating for shared success. Respect – valuing diverse perspectives and supporting one another. You'll be joining a team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and your contribution genuinely matters. Where to from here? You must have valid New Zealand work rights to be considered for this opportunity. At Westland, we know that great candidates don't always tick every box. Applications close Sunday 30th August 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews before the closing date. The advertisement may also close early if a suitable candidate is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr