Join to apply for the Operations Finance Manager - Baking role at Goodman Fielder
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Operations Finance Manager - Baking role at Goodman Fielder
Empower your team, drive commercial outcomes & shape the future of baking operations in NZ's largest food business
- Drive strategy and performance across NZ's largest baking network
- Lead and grow a high-performing finance team in a hybrid working environment
- Work with iconic Kiwi brands like Vogel's, Freya's and Molenberg
The Opportunity
We are looking for a strategic and commercially astute
Operations Finance Manager to lead financial performance across our Baking manufacturing operations in New Zealand.
This senior leadership role will drive commercial decision-making, balance investment with operational efficiency, and help shape the future of Baking through strategic projects and capability development.
You will be based out of our Quality Bakers Auckland manufacturing site. Reporting to the Head of Finance – Baking, you will partner closely with site and hub leadership teams, segment leads and commercial functions to ensure our operations remain competitive, compliant, and continuously improving.
What You'll Do
Strategic Partnership
- Lead strategic planning for Baking operations in partnership with senior leaders to enable profitable growth
- Advise on capital investments and strategic projects, including capacity, expansion and cost optimisation
- Ensure robust financial governance and risk management across operations
- Provide end-to-end P&L understanding through collaboration with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Procurement teams
Operational Leadership
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning across sites to drive accountability and performance
- Deliver insights and analysis on cost drivers, manufacturing improvements, NPD and pricing decisions
- Develop lead/lag KPIs to influence decision-making and continuous improvement
- Present business performance to SLT/OLT/FLT and drive key financial outcomes
People & Capability
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of site finance business partners
- Champion a strong business partnering culture and growth mindset
- Support succession, capability uplift and coaching of core financial competencies
What You'll Bring
- CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience in operational finance leadership within complex FMCG or manufacturing settings
- Hands-on experience with capital projects, standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- A passion for coaching and building team capability
About Goodman Fielder
Goodman Fielder is a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. We own a host of iconic household brands that Kiwi families have been baking with, cooking with and spreading on toast for generations — including Meadow Fresh, Edmonds, Vogel's, Molenberg, Puhoi Valley, Olivani and Freya's.
Our purpose is to make everyday food better for everyone. With over 130 years of heritage, 14 manufacturing sites across New Zealand and a vision for sustainable growth, we are building a culture where performance is recognised, people thrive, and careers grow.
Why Goodman Fielder?
You'll be joining a business that's not only home to some of New Zealand's most iconic brands — but one that's serious about people development, innovation and continuous improvement.
We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career development across a regional footprint (AU, NZ, Pacific)
- Access to a passionate and supportive finance and operations community
Be part of our journey to make everyday food better. Apply now and take your career further at Goodman Fielder. Seniority level - Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type - Employment type Full-time
Job function - Job function Finance
- Industries Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Goodman Fielder by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Finance Manager” roles. Country Finance Leader, New Zealand and Fiji Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 month ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 months ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 weeks ago
Manager – Finance Business Partnering - Auckland/Dunedin Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 months ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 22 hours ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 month ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 month ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 months ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand NZ$60,000.00-NZ$75,000.00 3 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 day ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 weeks ago
Manager - Transaction Services SYDNEY Australia Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 4 days ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 days ago
Solution Customer Success Manager - Finance and Spend Management SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional Lead - FICO - Senior Manager We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr