Finance Analyst (Fixed-Term)

Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunity

The Finance Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate, insightful analysis to support key sales-focused stakeholders and the finance team in making quality business decisions. This role requires strong analytical skills, a passion for data and the ability to communicate confidently across all levels of the business

Key Responsibilities :

Provide timely and accurate revenue and profit analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Analyse regional sales, customer purchasing behaviour, and external market trends, to identify and highlight opportunities and risks impacting revenue and profit lines.

Partner with key sales stakeholders to understand their information needs and deliver targeted insights that drive commercial performance.

Collaborate closely with Commercial Analyst and Finance Business Partners to provide a holistic view of business performance and communicate risks and opportunities.

Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and enable fast and informed decision-making.

Champion continuous improvement and innovation in analysis and reporting processes, exploring innovative ways to present information and drive commercial insight.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role.

Mohou ake | About you

Proficiency in financial analysis and business performance metrics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels and the ability to influence decisions through clear, evidence-based data.

Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel) is desirable.

Committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Mo nga painga | About the benefits

Flexible working options and free onsite parking.

Great perks from day one – sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity.

Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities.

Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores and exclusive shareholder offer and many more!

A pet-friendly office environment, vibrant local café scene, and strong team culture.

Mo matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Taroa, New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we're driven by three core values : Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply now. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait!

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver's licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Team

Corporate Services

Role

Finance Planning & Analysis

Locations

Christchurch Support Office

Job Type

Fixed Term - full-time