Commercial Finance Manager

About the Company:
Loft Food Co is a New Zealand owned and operated food manufacturer specialising in high-quality sauces, dressings, relishes and bespoke foodservice products. Partnering with leading local brands, Loft is known for flavour innovation, quality craftsmanship and collaborative product development. With a strong people-first culture and a focus on continuous improvement, Loft offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where great ideas and great food come together.

About the Role: 
As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will be a key member of the leadership team, playing a hands-on role in shaping financial and commercial outcomes across the business. This role goes beyond core finance — you’ll provide insight, challenge assumptions, and partner closely with Sales, Operations and Inventory to drive margin improvement, cost efficiency and sustainable growth.

You’ll own end-to-end financial management including reporting, cashflow, budgeting and forecasting, while also leading purchasing, supplier negotiations and pricing reviews. With direct responsibility for finance and purchasing team members, you’ll set clear expectations, build capability and create a strong, collaborative culture.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with the CEO and contributing to board-level reporting and strategic planning. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys variety, influence and being close to the commercial heartbeat of the business.

About You: 
You’re a commercially astute finance leader who combines strong technical capability with practical business insight. You’re comfortable rolling up your sleeves, balancing detail with big-picture thinking, and influencing stakeholders through clear, evidence-based analysis.

You bring proven experience across financial management, reporting and people leadership, and you thrive in fast-paced, operational environments. You communicate confidently, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and drive improvement.

Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments will be advantageous, as will exposure to ERP systems, but mindset matters most — you’re proactive, solutions-focused and motivated by making a tangible impact.

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To find out more, please get in touch with Sarah White at  +64 27 505 3472 & quote Job Id: 17156 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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