Commercial Finance Manager - Freight
Commercial Finance Manager - Freight
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Commercial Finance Manager - Freight
- Drive performance outcomes
- High-level financial experience in large complex businesses
- Permanent Auckland based
He krero m mtou About us:
At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamrama mo te tranga mahi About therole:
The Commercial Finance Manager Freight (CFM Freight) serves as a strategic business partner to provide financial oversight and commercial insight for KiwiRails C&G functions for Freight.
This role supports the General Manager Commercial Customer & Growth (GMCC&G) for Freight.
The CFM Freight will partner with the C&G team alongside other Finance leaders to drive performance outcomes and enhance financial value by focusing on the key value drivers of safety customer proposition yield and volume growth contribution margin line returns network performance asset utilisation and financial processes related to revenue management costing and account receivables.
Strategic focus: Focuses on strategic performance management. This role uses commercial insights to influence sales strategy drive growth initiatives and optimise overall business performance. It is about the why and how behind sales outcomes.
Scope of influence: Influences a broad range of commercial leverssales performance customer segmentation channel strategy and profitability. Often works cross-functionally with finance marketing and operations to shape commercial direction.
Business insights: Leverages data-driven insights to identify trends opportunities and risks. This role is analytical and forward-looking often involved in forecasting performance reviews and strategic planning.
The CFM Freight will work closely with various business unit support teams and the financial control teams to capture classify and process all the business transactions into accurate timely and relevant financial information.
The CFM Freights responsibilities include managing CAPEX and OPEX spend within agreed budget and forecast and aligning financial outcomes with KiwiRails operational and strategic goals.
Areas of responsibility include:
- Financial management reporting and business unit support
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month end process oversight
- Strategic business partnering
- Leadership development and guidance
Ng pukenga e rapu nei mtou What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- You demonstrate experience in high-level financial reporting budgeting and forecasting for large and complex businesses
- You possess a working knowledge of ERP systems particularly SAP and are adept at leveraging these for financial and asset management
- You have a track record of strategic financial partnership with senior management including influencing and challenging decisions
- You can use computer tools for information management
- You know how KiwiRail interacts with other agencies and the Government
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You act as a change agent and can drive business transformation to strategically align business practices
- You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels fostering a culture of transparency and trust
- You exhibit strong decision-making abilities showing agility and strategic insight in a complex project environment
- You demonstrate resilience and adaptability working effectively under pressure and navigating organisational change
- You prioritise customer needs aligning financial strategies to deliver high-value outcomes for KiwiRail
- You champion diversity inclusion and collaborative practices contributing positively to KiwiRails work culture
Qualifications
- You hold a degree in finance accounting or a related field.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g. CPA CA) is preferred.
Nu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
- Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits including holiday homes medical support and discounted travel
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation sustainability and community impact
Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference
R aukati Applications close: 14 September 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
