Senior Finance Business Partner - South Island

RX Plastics Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Zealand is seeking a Financial Manager to provide financial oversight and drive commercial improvements. You will be responsible for business planning and analysis, supporting sales opportunities, and managing financial aspects of CAPEX projects. The ideal candidate has CA certification, strong commercial acumen, and expertise in financial modeling and analysis. This role offers flexible working arrangements, annual bonuses, and industry-leading parental leave.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus based on business performance

Industry-leading paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience.
• Experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or operational finance.
• Track record in commercial management resulting in business growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial improvements in Operations.
• Support the Sales team on large business opportunities.
• Conduct business planning and performance analysis for the Agriculture segment.
• Provide commercial oversight of capital expenditure across NZ.
• Support strategic projects focusing on business growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Financial data analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Solutions-focused approach

Education

CA Certification (or recognized equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

We are an integral part of Aliaxis, a global brand, supplying high-quality plastic pipes and fittings, and building materials to the New Zealand and Pacific markets. We deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics, and Dynex to the New Zealand market.

We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world. Our diverse product portfolio is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value.

We Are Looking For Passionate People That Want To Be Part Of Our Journey And Embrace The Behaviours That We Stand For

• We dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate, and to learn fast
• We care for the environment, our customers, and each other
• We deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About The Role

Reporting to the NZ CFO, you will lead commercial decision support to drive growth and continuous improvement, and provide financial oversight for South Island operations. Our sites in Christchurch and Ashburton provide sales, distribution, and manufacturing capability across the South Island.

Day-to-day financial transactions are processed by a centrally managed team, freeing you up to focus on value-added activities and more complex financial analysis to support the business.

What will you do?

• Drive commercial improvements in Operations, in coordination with manufacturing and distribution site managers
• Support the Sales team on large business development opportunities to maximize profitability
• Be responsible for business planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Agriculture market segment and South Island sites
• Be responsible for providing commercial and financial input to, and oversight of, capital spend for the whole of NZ
• Provide financial insights to support strategic projects that focus on business growth and improvement
• Actively participate in building a safety-first culture and support Aliaxis national, regional, and global safety standards deployment

About You

• You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen who can translate financial data into meaningful insights
• You are eager to develop a deep understanding of both internal and external customers and are committed to exceeding their expectations
• You can demonstrate a solutions-focused approach with a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation in business processes
• Demonstrated track record in commercial management resulting in business growth
• You have experience in managing the financial aspects of CAPEX projects from business case through to post-implementation reviews
• You have experience in engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcomes

Technical Skills

• CA Certification (or recognized equivalent) with strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience
• Extensive experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or operational finance and a background in manufacturing or supply chain
• Expertise in Financial modeling skills, advanced knowledge of Excel, and practical experience with Power BI

Why join us?

• Enjoy the freedom of flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus based on business performance
• Industry-leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid for secondary carer
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• A work environment with a strong focus on safety excellence

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves, and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

Please note that we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.