Manager, Finance Partnering, Global Engineering & Technical

Fonterra; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Health & well-being

Professional development

Career growth

Work-life balance

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking a senior finance partner to provide strategic financial leadership across the Global Engineering & Technical portfolio. You will partner with capital project teams, Operations, FP&A and stakeholders to shape plans, investments and governance.

You will translate complex project data into clear recommendations, coach portfolio leaders, and drive value through disciplined budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

Job description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

About us | He kupu mō mātou

Fonterra’s Global Engineering & Technical portfolio plays an important role in enabling the Co-operative’s operational performance and future investment priorities.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

This is an opportunity to provide senior finance leadership across a complex portfolio, working alongside Global Engineering & Technical leaders, Capital Project teams, Operations, FP&A and wider Finance stakeholders.

As Manager, Finance Partnering, Global Engineering & Technical, you will be a trusted commercial adviser to senior leaders, bringing together strategic finance partnering, capital portfolio expertise and strong commercial judgement.

You will shape strategy, business plans, targets and investment decisions by bringing financial discipline, constructive challenge and clear recommendations that balance operational priorities, risk and long-term value. A key part of the role will be translating complex financial, commercial and project information into practical insights that support confident decision-making.

You will also provide financial leadership across the investment and project lifecycle, connecting project performance, funding, cash flow, commitments, forecasts and strategic objectives to create a clear portfolio-level view.

A few areas of focus will be to:

• Provide commercial insight and financial leadership across the full capital investment lifecycle, including forecasting, cash flow, accruals, commitments, cost-to-complete, capitalisation and project close-out.
• Lead integrated planning, budgeting and forecasting across the GET portfolio and assigned capital portfolios.
• Challenge project controls, business cases and forecast assumptions to improve delivery confidence, cost efficiency and value for money.
• Monitor financial and operational performance, identifying emerging risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Translate complex project and financial information into clear, concise recommendations for finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strengthen financial governance, portfolio reporting and investment decision-making.
• Coach project managers and portfolio leaders to build financial, commercial, business-case and project-finance capability.

About You | Mōu

You are an experienced senior finance partner who combines strong financial capability with commercial curiosity, sound judgement and the confidence to influence at a senior level.

You will be comfortable operating in a fast paced complex, capital-intensive environments where priorities compete, information can be ambiguous and effective decisions require an enterprise-wide perspective. You can move easily between strategic conversations and detailed portfolio analysis, translating complexity into a clear commercial story.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant membership or equivalent professional accreditation would be preferred.
• Significant senior finance partnering, commercial or accounting experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong capital project or portfolio finance expertise, covering planning, forecasting, cost control, governance, reporting, capitalisation and close-out.
• Experience gained within construction, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing or another complex operational environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide constructive challenge and build trusted relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to assess risks, opportunities and trade-offs and turn analysis into practical recommendations.
• Experience in financial planning, modelling, scenario analysis, performance reporting and portfolio governance.
• The ability to communicate complex financial and project information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience supporting process improvement, business change and cross-functional ways of working.

Our Values | Ngā Aura

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth support
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 23 September.

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