Icebreaker : Finance Analyst - Financial Planning

**Job Ad**
**More than a job, an adventure**

Do you have that natural instinct? Are you yearning to make an impact and looking to be part of something with greater purpose and more than numbers, something with a reason beyond apparel?

Then this could be the move you’ve been looking for, the move to natural.

The apparel industry needs a shake-up. At icebreaker, we’ve always believed in the pursuit of better, inspired by nature to create sustainable natural performing apparel solutions. As the first purpose-led acquisition of VF Corporation we have never been better placed to drive a global movement for nature, and for the betterment of our species and the planet.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something special. Our APAC office located in **Ponsonby, Auckland, NZ **is full of passionate and smart people who teach each other new tricks every day We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, FP & A and will be responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and commercial insights to support the APAC team and wider business in achieving its financial and strategic goals.

**Stuff you’ll **have up your sleeve**:

- Currently a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Business Analyst
- Strong financial planning and financial management skills and with demonstrated ability in financial modelling and analysis
- Ability to develop effective financial reporting and analytical tools
- Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles, including an understanding of project analysis, DCF analysis and various valuation methodologies (preferred)
- Strong understanding of systems and willingness to develop systems knowledge (experience with SAP preferred)
- Excellent communication skills - must be able to explain financial principles to non finance people
- Solid time-management and prioritizing skills
- High attention to detail
- Highly proficient in Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

**What will you be doing?**:

- Support the Smart Plan process, including: Monthly financial forecasting, Quarterly Business Review, Annual Operating Plan (Budget), Seasonal planning, and Strategic planning
- Build, develop, and maintain tools/systems to improve and streamline FP&A performance and processes
- Deliver financial analysis and commercial insights to support timely and effective decision making
- Support FP&A team in partnering with other regional teams in working towards delivery of icebreaker targets.
- Support the business cases process through analytical support in the development of new business initiatives
- Participate in cross-business strategic initiatives to enable Icebreaker to achieve its growth targets and improve the way it does business

**Are you?**:

- Good communicator within all levels and cultures within an organisation
- Great time manager and can prioritize skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- A brand ambassador who is drawn in by our story and inspired by the authenticity and uniqueness of our brand
- Down to earth, happy to roll-up sleeves and muck in
- A highly collaborative team leader and team builder

The recruitment of this position is being managed by Bridget Matterson, Talent Scout.