23 August 2024
Commercial Finance Business Partner
August 23, 2024
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Canterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904 by John Lane, Pringle Walker and Alfred Rudkin, three English immigrants turned proud Kiwis, who began producing woolen garments in the Canterbury Province of New Zealand. The three had such a love for New Zealand, they named the company after the place they lived - the proud region of Canterbury. So, what did they decide on for the logo? Three Kiwis, of course.
Whilst they are synonymous with rugby and sport in NZ, the legacy of their roots also stretches to the agricultural and trade sectors where it’s been seen as the iconic ‘badge of honour’ for farmers and tradies to wear on the farm or work site for 120 years. Today, they bring the same values to their extensive product offering that extends beyond the pitch, and their pride in the durability and comfort of their garments is stitched into every summer, winter and teamwear range.
Canterbury is wholly owned by Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world. As well as Canterbury of New Zealand, they own Speedo, Berghaus, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, KangaROOS and Red or Dead. They are also the UK licensee for Kickers and we have a joint venture partnership for Lacoste footwear.
The Role
The Commercial Finance Business Partner is responsible for effective performance reporting, and an efficient and accurate flow of financial data and commentary throughout the business. This role will also provide timely, accurate and insightful data and analysis, with a focus on driving the business forward from a commercial viewpoint, enabling strategic planning and decision making.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Providing a comprehensive understanding of actual and forecast sales & margin performance.
- Establishing performance analysis, forecast models & reporting on all areas of business performance.
- Partnering with commercial and product leads to build and validate commercial plans built by channel, customer and product group.
- Assisting with the preparation of annual budget/forecast building for all sales, margin and royalty numbers.
- Leading the inventory review process – ensuring early identification of, and actions to clear, slow moving stock line.
- The collation & distribution of daily, weekly and monthly sales, margin & stock reporting.
- Improving the provision, accessibility and consistency of sales and margin data.
- Providing product teams with historic and forecast product and margin performance.
- Ensuring business decisions are based on sound information and insight by becoming a valued advisor to other departments and business leads.
So Who Are You & What is Your Profile?
To be considered for this role you will need to have advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills and a CA/CPA qualification would be looked upon favourably. A background in the Wholesale or FMCG sectors would also be an advantage but not a necessity. Above all, you will need to be an effective problem solver who has a passion for improving existing processes.
You will need to have the ability to interpret large quantities of data and identify and communicate your findings using independent thinking, judgment and visual modelling to add value to your analysis. Your performance will be measured on your ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders as well as the accuracy and delivery of your analysis reports and presentations.
If this sounds like you, please apply directly or get in touch with Andy Hickey on 0211693764 or you can email your CV to andy.hickey@consult.co.nz
Please note: to be considered for this opportunity, you must have the right to work in New Zealand.
- Avondale location
- Highly commercial role
- Iconic Global business with deep NZ roots
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