Commercial Finance Manager Business Controller
Hamilton - New Zealand
Job Summary
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.
And we need people like you to make it happen.
We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet.
Job Summary
Commercial Finance Manager/ Business Controller
This is a commercial finance role acting as the business units financial conscience and partnering closely with operational leads to drive performance and decision making.
You will be able to interact with in different levels of the organisation such as processing director finance director sales and project managers. As a Business Controller at Tetra Pak you will use your finance and analytical skills to support the Projects team sales team and finance team while driving commercial outcomes.
The position is based in Hamilton New Zealand.
What you will do
As the key Financial Lead for the Business unit the requirements of the Business Controller will be:
- Analyse the financial implications of business cases costing simulations or other transactions so that senior managers can evaluate alternatives against the organisations business objectives
- Prepare timely and standardised business performance reports.
- Perform detailed variance analysis explaining the key drivers.
- Collect compile verify and analyse financial information and economic indicators.
- Main financial business partner for Project and Sales teams while reporting into the Finance Director.
- Take an active role in financial planning and forecasting process with variance analysis.
- Clear and confidence communicator with commercial curiosity and analytical skepticism.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes reporting and controls by identifying inefficiencies challenging existing ways of working and implementing practical improvements.
- Work collaboratively across finance projects sales and operations to influence outcomes align financial discipline with commercial objectives and support delivery of business results.
- Ensure financial policies procedures controls and governance guidelines are followed escalating and reporting non compliant issues and risks in a timely manner.
We believe you have
- A Bachelors degree in Economics or Finance
- 5 years of experience in similar roles with preference to multinational companies High level of flexibility analytical and detail skills
- Strong IT skills Microsoft Office Business Object Power BI
- Previous experience in SAP or similar ERP system
- Good command of English both oral and written.
We Offer You
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on May 14 2026.
Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company working closely with our customers and suppliers to provide safe food.