Head of Finance – Performance, Planning & Compliance

This is Us!
At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It’s about making everyday food better for everyone.
We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya’s that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.
We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We’re driven by our values – We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done
  
The Opportunity:

Reporting to the NZ CFO, this newly elevated role leads performance and planning across the group. With six direct reports and ownership of finance support across Operations, Capital, IT, and corporate services, you’ll drive planning, performance, and compliance while partnering closely with the CEO, CFO, and the Finance Leadership Team.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial performance across Operations, Corporate, and Commercial functions
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and 5-year strategic planning
• Sign off business cases for major Capex, NPD, and M&A activity
• Deliver accurate and timely management and statutory reporting
• Lead and mentor a team across FP&A, reporting, and compliance
• Oversee controls, compliance, internal audits, and finance system improvements
• Embed a high-performance culture with strong team development
• Partner with executive team on decision-making and performance visibility
• Drive risk mitigation strategies, including FX and commodity risk
• Optimise performance through shared services and group finance functions

  
What We’re Looking For:

• CA/CPA or MBA-qualified finance leader
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies
• Deep experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management at executive level
• Inspirational people leader with proven capability-building track record
• Experience in large, complex or matrix organisations (FMCG preferred)
• Advanced financial modelling and systems capability

  
Why Apply:

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead performance, planning and compliance in one of New Zealand’s leading FMCG businesses.
You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment making some of New Zealand’s most loved food brands. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don’t just offer jobs – we offer long-term careers.
  
Application:

To be considered for this position, submit your CV by following the link. For a confidential discussion, contact Jason Hinton – jasonh@huntercampbell.co.nz