Commercial Cfo

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand OCG Full time

OCG are pleased to be supporting a fast-growing New Zealand owned distribution business, as they look to bring on a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer. You’ll be supporting the business across multiple countries and locations, reporting into the Executive Director and CEO.

Our client operates across NZ, Australia and Pacific and enjoyed a successful FY24 with significant growth forecasted for next year. You’ll be joining a dynamic, fast moving business which is growing and gaining momentum in a market that is not

Essentially, you are a commercial Chief Financial Officer know for your experience in driving business performance through financial and commercial insight. First and foremost you will have **experience in the distribution sector** and an **advanced understanding of stock/inventory management**, how to manage FX, cash collections and on time supplier payments.

Take over from an interim CFO who has successfully navigated the business through a turnaround and significant change, leaving a legacy of high performance. You’ll step in to manage the performance, productivity and engagement of a team of four. You’ll benefit from the support of a particularly strong Finance Manager as an excellent number 2.

**Purpose**:

- Lead Finance team to maximise shareholder value, achieve annual budget, long range forecast and strategic goals.
- Effectively manage cashflow, FX, financial improvement initiatives and banking requirements.
- Commercial and financial leadership; opportunities are investigated, investment decisions are business-cased and all key commercial, legal and other risks are managed.
- Work directly with the CEO and Executive Director to provide early insight into and analysis and trouble-shooting of commercial risks and opportunities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead delivery of long range forecast, financial budgets and associated strategic plan + key commercial driver initiatives.
- Provide commercial and business driver analysis to the CEO and the Board.
- Identify and prioritise critical investments and ensure that these have clear business cases, are budgeted and measured for ROCI.
- Working with the CEO, present the Board strategy, market assessment, dynamics and insight, investment and business cases.
- Lead Finance team in all finance activities and KPIs.
- Design and deliver business performance management reporting framework, tracking key commercial drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Provide financial support and advice on economic implications of decisions, projects and operations, building a deeper business acumen, performance culture and improving overall performance throughout the business.
- Drive timely price increases, gross margin improvement and cost savings initiatives.
- Ensure robust risk management and business continuity systems and plans are in place and are regularly tested.

**Skills, qualifications and experience**:

- 5+ years CFO experience and 15+ years in senior finance roles, with clear evidence of strong leadership capabilities
- Experience in distribution and logistics industries and knowledge of relevant commercial drivers
- 5-10 years experience confidently presenting strategy, business plans and business and investment cases to Board level; dealing with Boards in both formal and informal settings
- CA and/or CPA qualification
- Knowledge and experience in managing banking, commercial, supplier, legal and key customer relationships
- Commercial acumen. Proven skills in leading, driving and producing business/investment cases
- Exceptional people and customer focus, successful in internal and external partnering
- Strong negotiation and consensus building skills.

If you like the sound of a key role in a true Kiwi success story, experiencing positive momentum, trading and sales growth, then we would like to hear from you.

Vacancy managed by Jo Jossevel


  • Cfo

    4 weeks ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Consult Recruitment Full time

    CFO May 7, 2024 by Angela Cameron Are you ready to take the reins as the CFO at SHAPE, a high growth & ambitious organisation in the energy sector? SHAPE (part of the STILL Group) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking CFO to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. With a team of 100, SHAPE has grown extensively in the last two years...

  • Interim CFO

    1 week ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Hunter Campbell Limited Full time

    Interim CFO – powered by Hunter Campbell –At Interim CFO, we provide proven Finance leaders for short, medium and longer-term assignments.We partner with CFO's who are experts within their fields, have demonstrated success across different business phases and can inject niche skills and industry knowledge at short notice.The CompanyThis is a Kiwi success...

  • Cfo - Interim

    2 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Pohlen Partners Full time

    Interim contract opportunity - 3months envisaged - Financial leadership, strategic partnering and commercial insight - Penrose, with flexible working **Overview** An operations and customer-focused business on the cusp of positive transformation requires an interim CFO to partner with the CEO and the Board through the first quarter of 2024 (envisaged...

  • Cfo - Interim

    3 days ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Pohlen Partners Full time

    Interim contract opportunity - 3months envisaged - Financial leadership, strategic partnering and commercial insight - Penrose, with flexible working **Overview** An operations and customer-focused business on the cusp of positive transformation requires an interim CFO to partner with the CEO and the Board through the first quarter of 2024 (envisaged...

  • Cfo

    3 weeks ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Consult Search Full time

    Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Are you ready to take the reins as the CFO at SHAPE, a high growth & ambitious organisation in the energy sector? SHAPE (part of the STILL Group) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking CFO to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. With a team of 100, SHAPE has grown extensively...

  • Cfo

    4 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Talent Connection Full time

    **We are searching for a hands-on CFO with a solid commercial and corporate finance background in the construction industry who has experience raising capital and setting financial strategies to help the organisation reach its growth target.** **Our client is a medium-sized, well-established, kiwi owned residential construction business based in South-East...

  • Cfo

    4 days ago


    Auckland CBD, New Zealand Consult Recruitment Full time

    )Wexer isn't just a fitness tech company; it's a force transforming the global wellness and fitness industry. Specialising in cutting-edge platforms that deliver wellness and fitness on a virtual and mobile basis, we're not only shaping the gym experience but also a diverse range of industries for their customers and employees. In the fitness revolution of...

  • Cfo & Chief Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

    **We’re transforming Aotearoa’s Water Services Sector.** **Join us and transform your career. Safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater underpins the health and wellbeing of all our communities. Large-scale, once-in-a lifetime reform is being undertaken to ensure that all in Aotearoa have affordable ongoing access to safe...

  • Cfo & Chief Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater underpins the health and wellbeing of all our communities. Large-scale, once-in-a lifetime reform is being undertaken to ensure that all in Aotearoa have affordable ongoing access to safe drinking water and more environmentally friendly wastewater and stormwater services. Join us as we...

  • Cfo

    1 week ago


    Auckland CBD, New Zealand Consult Recruitment Full time

    )Wexer isn't just a fitness tech company; it's a force transforming the global wellness and fitness industry. Specialising in cutting-edge platforms that deliver wellness and fitness on a virtual and mobile basis, we're not only shaping the gym experience but also a diverse range of industries for their customers and employees.In the fitness revolution of...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Korn Ferry Full time

    We are hiring an enthusiastic CFO – Major South Island Agribusiness to join our inspiring team at Korn Ferry (AU) Pty Ltd in Christchurch Central, Canterbury.Growing your career as a Full time CFO – Major South Island Agribusiness is an awesome opportunity to develop important skills.If you are strong in innovation, attention to detail and have the right...

  • Commercial Manager

    5 days ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Infinitas Full time

    Broad Role Remit - Career Opportunity - Rapidly Growing Company We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and engaging commercial manager to work for a large fast-growing company in the Private Healthcare sector. This role will report into the group CFO and we are looking for someone who has the ability to effectively manage a wide range of...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Robert Half Full time

    **The Company** My client is a privately owned NZ company based in the city operating in the property and Financial Services sector. The company has been operating in its niche space and has managed to build a great reputation in a short space of time. The business is now looking for a CFO to join a close knit head office team of circa 10 people to partner...

  • Cfo - Healthcare

    2 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand West Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

    Location: CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Reference ID: 1074863 Contact: Newton Soares Email:  newtonsoares@westrecruitment.com.au Call:  9689 8989 West Sector: Accounting and Finance Job Summary - c$200,000 + super and bonus- Key Leadership appointment. Newly created role.- Entrepreneurial, dynamic and innovative business. Job...

  • Commercial Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Kotahi Logistics Full time

    Our Commercial Manager is a member of a high performing 10-member Finance team and partners across Kotahi's entire end to end value chain to drive creation of actionable insights. Reporting to the CFO, this role takes ownership for designing, leading and executing excellent financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting processes and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Emergent Full time

    Executive Assistant - fully flexible working - Spectacular benefits including, competitive salary, fully paid healthcare, ins - Be part of a well-tuned leadership team with exciting growth strategies Our client are innovators who actively collaborate and think long-term for their customers, partners, and people. They are a business who are caring and humble...

  • Divisional Cfo

    4 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand BNZ Full time

    **Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us** Our role as the Bank of New Zealand is to help navigate New Zealand towards a better future, this means working in an energising environment built around our customers to help our communities prosper. If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way! **Mō te Tūranga | About the Role** We currently have an...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Hall's Group Full time

    Working within the Transport & Logistics industry - An exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our team - Fantastic growth opportunities and development **Senior Commercial Manager** Working in our Auckland (Takanini) based Head Office we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our team at...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand West Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

    Location: CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Reference ID: Contact: Newton Soares Email: Call: West Sector: Accounting and Finance Job Summary Key Leadership role reporting to the CFO- Hyrbid. Flexible Working- $180,000 + super and bonus Job Description About usWe are excited to be partnering with a market leader that continues to grow and outperform...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Robert Half Full time

    **The Company** My client is a large NZ business, privately owned that has a family feel. The people are down to earth and are just good people. The company has circa 330 staff so is not small. The business operates in the manufacturing sector and continues to grow and acquire. The operations are 3-4 separate companies currently with sales across NZ, Aus...