Senior Financial Analyst – Retail

Who We Are

Greetings from Foodstuffs North Island Limited, home to well-known New Zealand brands such as New World, PAK’nSAVE, Gilmours, and Four Square. We operate over 300 stores and employ more than 27,000 team members across the North Island, committed to enhancing the lives of New Zealanders through our retail networks.

Role Overview

We are evolving our Finance team with a new Performance & Planning function focused on providing deeper insights and facilitating informed decision-making. We seek a commercially driven Senior Financial Analyst who will partner closely with Retail, Operations, Finance leadership, and store owners to generate actionable insights that elevate sales, profitability, and overall retail performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze store and banner performance data to detect trends, risks, and growth opportunities regarding sales, margins, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Retail and Operations teams to influence commercial decisions that improve business outcomes.
• Support trading reviews and performance discussions by clarifying key business drivers to stakeholders.
• Identify areas to enhance store execution, operational efficiency, and financial metrics.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling efforts to assist retail decision processes.
• Deliver forward-focused, actionable financial insights beyond standard reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships across Retail, Operations, and Finance teams to advance strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial finance, especially within retail, FMCG, or sizable complex organizations.
• Strong skills in forecasting, performance analysis, business planning, and supporting strategic decisions.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling and analytics, able to convert complex data into practical business insights.
• Solid understanding of retail economics and the factors driving store performance, including sales, margin, labor, and profitability.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, TM1, and Power BI with advanced analytical and modeling expertise.
• Effective communicator who builds relationships with non-finance stakeholders and explains financial details in clear, actionable terms.
• Commercially curious with enthusiasm for leveraging technology, automation, and AI to enhance finance outcomes.
• Committed to continuous improvement, open to challenging existing methods, and driving better practices.

What We Offer

• Complimentary parking including over 1,000 spaces with EV charging points.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage.
• Access to an onsite café with subsidized meals, mini mart, and a 5% discount at retail stores.
• Flexible working arrangements, a personal birthday day off, and long service leave benefits.
• In-house learning and development programs, health flu vaccinations, and social groups known as Tribes.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Foodstuffs, inclusion and diversity are core values. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, mental health needs, or neurodiversity. Support for recruitment accessibility is available upon request.

Additional Information

Our hiring process may involve AI tools for application review and assessment; however, final decisions are made by humans. For inquiries about data processing through these tools, please contact us directly.