Career Opportunities: Finance Business Partner - Operations (27419) Requisition ID 27419 - Posted - ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd - ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Group - NZL: Auckland (Albany - Armstrong Rd) - Finance - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 0%-10% ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Gateman and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY's inclusion in Forbes' Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions. About The Role : We currently have an opportunity for a Finance Business Partner - Operations and be based in our Auckland region. Reporting to the Finance & Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the provision of operational and commercial decision support and analysis for ASSA ABLOY NZ to ensure the achievement of financial and strategic plans. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead in conjunction with the Finance Director, the annual standard costing review and annual standard cost roll up. Produce detailed analysis of manufacturing variances and overheads in support of monthly reporting and annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and business plans. Provide commercial finance support to operation team including VAVE initiatives. Assist with capital expenditure proposals. Conduct and present post implementation reviews. Monitoring, analysing, and providing solutions for obsolete/slow moving inventory. Support the annual pricing review process through the evaluation of all costs and required cost recoveries. Complete Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly reporting pack (HFM) within group reporting deadline. Managing and achieving the financial targets and objectives. Preparation of the operating budget and management reports Provisioning commercial analysis to support sales/marketing team in development of commercial strategies. Assist other members of the Finance Department when required and learn other functions within the Department to provide cross training and cover. About you: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience. Certified Management Accountant qualification or equivalent degree in accounting and finance. Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous. Exceptional financial acumen with detailed P&L understanding. Strategic thinking abilities: critical and strategic thinking about the short-term and long-term financial goals of the organisation, and how to create and capitalise on opportunities for financial growth. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to identify opportunities for improvement. Ability to work effectively with other departments, including accounting, operations, and sales, to support the organisation's financial and strategic goals. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
