Fletcher Building

At Golden Bay Cement, we’ve been helping shape Aotearoa New Zealand for over 100 years. As the country’s only cement manufacturer, we play a vital role in building homes, infrastructure, and communities — with a growing focus on sustainability, innovation, and lower‑carbon solutions.

We’re seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Portland‑based team. This role is all about connection — partnering closely with our operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide thoughtful financial insight that supports confident decision‑making. 

A key focus will be supporting our expanding alternative fuels programme, along with inventory management and commercial reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner collaboratively with operational teams to provide clear, practical financial insight
• Development of robust costing, and reporting for our growing alternative fuels, ensuring process controls are in place to ensure data integrity.
• Support inventory management, reviewing and improving current processes to drive efficiencies within the business. This includes variance analysis, reconciliations, and SLOB reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and overhead cost tracking
• Share insights that help improve performance and build commercial capability across the business
• Support ad‑hoc analysis, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion safe, healthy, and sustainable ways of working

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce and CA qualification (or working towards)
• Around 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis or management accounting
• Confidence working with operational stakeholders and translating numbers into meaningful stories
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability; PowerPoint skills for clear communication
• A thoughtful, organised approach with a focus on Continuous improvement and care for how decisions affect people and outcomes.
• Experience in manufacturing or complex operational environments is helpful, but not essential

Why join us

• Be part of a values‑led organisation committed to sustainability and innovation
• Supportive, inclusive team culture where collaboration is genuinely encouraged
• Opportunities to grow your commercial influence and broaden your experience
• Competitive salary, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing support, and Fletcher Building benefits
• The chance to contribute to work that truly matters for New Zealand’s future

At Golden Bay , we welcome diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people who may not meet every requirement but feel excited by the role. If you enjoy partnering, problem‑solving, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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