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Manager, Finance Partnering, Global Supply Chain

General Information

Date Published
02-Jul-2026
Advertising Ends
16-Jul-2026
ID#
15878
Role Type
Accounting & Commercial
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland

Position 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 the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

This is a highly visible Finance role partnering with senior stakeholders across Supply Planning, Warehousing, Transport and Capital Delivery.  As Manager, Finance Partnering, you will lead the provision of actionable financial insights and decision support enabling informed decision-making and driving performance across complex operational environments.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic decisions across supply chain performance and significant capital investments.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain executive leadership team to provide commercial insights, analysis and decision support across planning, logistics and investment decisions 
  • Translate data into clear narratives, delivering data-driven storytelling to GM and Director level stakeholders 
  • Act as a trusted advisor challenging, influencing and supporting leaders to optimise business outcomes
  • Lead financial planning and analysis including scenario modelling, forecasting and business case evaluation for select capital initiatives
  • Collaborate with supply chain and engineering leaders to develop an execute-able, prioritized capital budgets then monitor execution against resulting capital portfolio 
  • Drive performance measurement and monitoring, ensuring clear linkage between operating metrics and financial outcomes with forward-looking insights 
  • Contribute to integrated business planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, aligning financial and operational plans 
About You | Mōu

You are a commercially savvy finance leader with strong curiosity and a passion for understanding how complex operations drive value.  You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy connecting the dots across operations, finance and strategy and turning insight into impact.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • CA / CPA qualification required
  • A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or engineering and a is highly preferred, 
  • Experience in finance business partnering within supply chain, manufacturing, operations or capital-intensive environments
  • Proven ability to influence and communicate confidently with GM and Director level stakeholder Advanced analytical capability, including financial modelling, scenario analysis and data-driven problem solving 
  • Strength in budgeting, forecasting and performance management frameworks 
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to challenge constructively and coach stakeholders 
  • A growth mindset, intellectual curiosity and resilience in navigating complexity 
  • Strong understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes preferred but not essential   
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 16 July.