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Operations Finance Manager - Baking

Auckland, Auckland Goodman Fielder

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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

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