Senior Commercial Analyst

About Us

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.  

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.  

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development. 

Our Values

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day. 

About The Role

As a Senior Commercial Analyst, you’ll provide high quality financial analysis to aid planning and optimal commercial decision making. Joining a team of Commercial and Senior Commercial Analysts, you’ll work closely with our Merchandise, Finance, and Leadership teams - challenging assumptions and bringing financial perspectives and disciplines into senior level decision making. 

About You

You’ll be an experienced finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for commercial decision-making. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in a commercial/business partnering role. 

• Strong expertise in financial analysis, financial modelling, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. 

• Proficiency in using data to create narratives and provide strategic recommendations. 

• A solid understanding of cost-to-serve analysis across product categories and vendors. 

• A drive for continuous improvement and supporting process optimization within a team. 

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role. 

Why Join Us

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives. 
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few. 
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. 
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. 
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events! 
• As a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. 
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking and an in-house café. 

How To Apply:

Applications will close 11:59pm 12 March 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. We aim to hold interviews between 16 and 21 March 2025.  

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.   

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