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Finance Business Partner - Sales

* Partner with Sales and Operations to deliver commercial insights and performance * Lead forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting to drive business growth * Join a trusted food company with strong values, iconic products, and great emplo About Us Do you enjoy irresistible comfort food? At Patties Food Group, we're proud to be behind some of New Zealand and Australia's most loved brands — Leader, Four'N Twenty, Nanna's, Patties, Herbert Adams, and On the Menu. With a reputation built on quality, trust, and great taste, we're one of the most recognised manufacturers, suppliers, and marketers of frozen savoury, meal, and dessert products. We are the home of the world famous Lasagne Toppa and the original pioneers and market leader of the Bites range which includes Southern Style Chicken and Jalapeno and Cheese varieties. We sell our products across supermarkets, foodservice wholesalers, petrol stations, convenience stores, quick service restaurants and more across New Zealand, Australia and into Asia. Guided by our values of Courage, Ownership, Integrity, and Trust, we're committed to delivering great products and a great workplace for our people. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner - Sales to join our high-performing New Zealand team. Reporting to the Finance Manager - NZ, this role is key to driving financial performance, insights, and strategic decision-making across the Sales and operational functions. You'll act as a trusted advisor, supporting leaders with actionable data, financial modelling, and commercial analysis that shape the future of our business. This is a hands-on role where you'll make a real impact — from enhancing reporting systems and processes to leading improvement initiatives that drive profitable growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Partner with Sales and Operations teams to deliver robust financial insights, reporting, and analysis. * Lead the Demand Review part of the Integrated Business Planning process. * Develop and optimise dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven commercial decision-making. * Oversee trade spend management, rebates, and commercial accrual processes for customers. * Lead financial modelling and scenario analysis for commercial initiatives — from sales and marketing, SKU rationalisation, promotional effectiveness and NPD forecasting. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes in collaboration with key stakeholders. * Champion the use of systems like M3 (ERP), TM1, ThoughtSpot and Blueshift, ensuring stakeholders understand and maximise their value. * Actively participate in S&OP processes and regular business review meetings, identifying opportunities for improvement. About You You're a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with business leaders to create value. You combine strong analytical and technical skills with the confidence to influence and communicate insights that drive action. To be successful, you'll bring: * Proven experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, or commercial analysis, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing. * Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with exposure to business systems such as M3 (ERP), Blueshift (Trade Spend Management), or similar. * Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex data into clear business insights. * A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust at all levels. * A relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics (CA/CPA desirable). What We Offer At Patties Food Group, we're passionate about our people, brands, and culture. As part of our team, you'll enjoy: * A supportive, values-driven culture where your contributions make a real difference. * Take-home products for you and your family to enjoy. * Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, social activities, and development opportunities. * The chance to work with iconic brands and be part of a business that's continuously growing and innovating. Join Us If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic impact with hands-on financial leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to bring comfort food favorites to tables across New Zealand and beyond.

Auckland, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary