GM Finance Partnering (NZ Manufacturing)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global is a global dairy co-operative owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, operating a large national manufacturing network.

What you will do

• Advise senior manufacturing leaders on strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio performance management.
• Develop performance management frameworks covering value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee capital expenditure, asset management, investment decisions, product costing, and financial analysis.
• Support efficiency and value improvement programmes, measuring and realising benefits.
• Build accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the commercial team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience across strategic financial planning, business partnering, financial analysis, and decision support.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and capital investment analysis.
• Experience in complex operational environments such as manufacturing, operations, infrastructure, or industrial businesses.
• Advanced capability with financial systems, ERP platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic finance leadership, commercial depth, constructive challenge, and the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification such as CA, CFA, CPA, or MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time role with flexible and hybrid working where possible.
• Fair and equitable pay, health and well-being programmes, including medical and mental health support.
• Professional development and career growth support.
• Employee recognition and support for community involvement and cultural connection.
• Inclusive environment welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and offering accessibility accommodations.