Finance Business Partner
Date: 26 Jun 2026
Location: Auckland, NZ, 1061
Company: Simplot
Simplot New Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. Simplot New Zealand is a vibrant, sustainable provider of great food in Australasia. Home to some of Australasia's favourite food brands, Simplot manufactures a diverse range of products that includes everything from delicious and balanced meals, convenient frozen potato and vegetables, tasty pasta sauces and nutritious seafood to fun snack foods. Our portfolio of brands included Birds Eye, Edgell, Leggos and John West.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Health Insurance, Income Protection and Life Insurance
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Short Term Incentive Bonus
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.
About our Role
We are currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our New Zealand team on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering a period of parental leave.
Based in Auckland and reporting to the Finance Manager NZ, this role will support commercial decision-making through financial analysis, modelling and revenue management, while providing value-add insights to the business.
Working in a lean NZ team, you will gain broad exposure across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, contributing across both strategic and hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their business partnering capability in a dynamic and evolving environment.
What you will do
- Support the delivery of revenue management initiatives, including pricing analysis, trade spend optimisation and maintaining key reporting and dashboards
- Develop insights and recommendations using a range of business and market data to support commercial decision-making
- Partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams, providing financial support through customer negotiations and performance tracking
- Build and maintain customer P&Ls, providing visibility and insight into financial performance
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, included adding commercial rigour to the
- Integrated Business Planning process
- Develop robust financial models and analysis to support commercial strategies and outcomes
- Support the development of financial capability across the NZ business, providing guidance and insights to stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and enhance ways of working
About You
- Strong financial analysis and modelling capability, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Experience supporting commercial decision-making, ideally in a business partnering or management accounting environment
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and challenge where needed to drive the right outcomes
- High attention to detail, with a structured approach to processes and reporting
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a lean team environment, with a willingness to take ownership across a broad scope
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience with tools such as Excel and Power BI will be beneficial
If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.
Applications close Friday 24th July 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.
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Job Requisition ID: 26450
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): GF SNZ Office - Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Simplot New Zealand is trusted as one of the leading providers of quality, sustainable food for the ever-changing needs of consumers and customers in New Zealand and chosen Asia Pacific growth markets. Simplot is family owned by the JR. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. Simplot New Zealand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.