Finance Manager

Job Description : GROUP OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER NEW ZEALAND The Group Operations Finance Manager’s primary function is to provide oversight, control & analysis to support optimisation of the companies operating cost base & inventory levels. The 5 month contract role will be expected to focus on cost leadership & productivity across the business as well as drive the step-change evolution of systems capability to automate & integrate processes across inventory management & product costing. Key Responsibilities: Identify & valuate potential sources of cost improvement or productivity to drive through into long term company ambitions and forecasts. Lead line by line monthly cost reviews against budget & last year performance with Viticulture & Winery teams to drive accountability & focus on delivery Develop best-in-class financial models to accurately provide monthly forecasts that seamlessly integrate with company financial forecasts managed by Group Business Planning & Analysis Manager. Lead focus on productivity projects; work closely with Business Partners to identify productivity opportunities & to provide Provide leadership to the Operations Finance team that engages and motivates them to provide outstanding service & support to key business partners. Key Requirements: Prior experience driving cost control, inventory management & cost accounting across a scale business Strong competency in financial systems, including ERP systems and MS Excel/PowerPoint. Strong financial modelling skills with capability to construct supporting assumptions for cost forecasts Appetite to challenge the business & management teams to achieve cost leadership targets & ambitions

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