Finance Business Partner – International Markets

About Us
At Walter & Wild, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading food manufacturers, home to some of the country’s most iconic brands including Hubbards, Hansells, Aunt Betty’s, Vitafresh & Vitasport, Greggs, Killinchy Gold, NZ Natural and more.
As a proud Kiwi company with big goals, we combine the scale to make a real impact with the feeling of a close knit, collaborative team. Our portfolio is filled with household favourites, and our passion for innovation and quality drives everything we do.

The Role
The Finance Business Partner (International Markets) plays a pivotal role in Walter & Wild’s strategic and operational success. You will help drive the growth of our international footprint currently focused on the UK and Australian markets. As these markets represent a significant growth area for Walter & Wild, your work will directly inform decision making at the highest level. 
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will also partner closely with the CEO and CFO, ensuring our leaders have the visibility and insights needed to steer performance and unlock new opportunities.

Responsibilities

Produce accurate, timely reporting that explains business performance

Analyse financial results and commercial drivers to support decision making

Assess new product development, go to market financials, and broader commercial strategies

Develop robust forecasts and provide clear variance insights

Track and accrue costs to maintain full P&L visibility

Monitor and optimise trade spend through effective tracking, reporting and analysis

Engage regularly with UK and Australian teams, including early morning or late evening meetings to accommodate time zone differences

Contribute to cross functional projects across the group as a senior leader and trusted business advisor

About You

You’re a proactive independent self-starter who spots opportunities, challenges thinking, and continuously lifts performance. Commercially sharp with strong analytical instincts, you know how to deep dive into detail, extract insights and influence decisions in fast paced FMCG environments.

You will bring:

 5+ years of accounting, management and commercial experience at a senior level

Strong commercial, financial acumen and knowledge with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, ideally with a CA/CPA (or equivalent)

FMCG or retail sales experience

Advanced MS Excel skills & financial systems expertise (budgeting, forecasting tools, and advanced analytics tools)

Proven influencing skills and a results driven mindset

Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage cross-functional and cross-country interfaces

Why Apply

At Walter & Wild, we bring together people who are commercially savvy, care about others, and thrive in a fast paced, purpose driven environment. We value fresh thinking, staying curious, and adapting quickly. We’re always looking for smarter, more innovative ways to move forward - and we make sure to enjoy ourselves along the way! 

What we offer:

To be part of a growing business with a portfolio of well-known and trusted brands

A supportive, down-to-earth team culture

Training, development, and genuine growth opportunities

Competitive pay

If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that you must have valid NZ working rights and be based in New Zealand to be considered. 

Apply now or contact Sam Raj Kumar at [email protected]