" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGM Finance \u0026amp; Commercial\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21136\"\u003e Chris Cooper \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21135\"\u003e Accounting and Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14716\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14717\"\u003e CFO \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14718\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14719\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCFO level role and responsibilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; strategic senior leadership role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge, complex business in growth mode - highly profitable\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is one of New Zealand\u0027s leading construction materials businesses. It is highly profitable, with a national footprint of long-life assets.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The business has just completed a full strategy refresh. It now needs a senior finance and commercial leader to help deliver it.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eReporting to the General Manager, you will sit on the senior leadership team as a genuine business partner. You will lead a team 18 (4 direct reports) responsible for all financial control and commercial business partnering. You will shape strategy, growth and capital allocation, and own the full finance function.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape and execute strategy across organic growth, pricing, market positioning, M\u0026amp;A and partnerships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead business cases, investment proposals and Board-level submissions for major capital projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn pricing strategy and commercial governance to optimise margin, volume and customer outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage commercial relationships with joint venture partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead long-term planning, budgeting and forecasting, and build an insight-led performance rhythm\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull accountability for monthly reporting, working capital, internal controls and risk\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Skills \u0026amp; Experience Required\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeveral years in senior commercial finance, strategy or corporate finance roles\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen on background: commercial finance leaders with material P\u0026amp;L exposure in an asset-intensive business, or those from corporate finance, M\u0026amp;A, transaction services or investment banking who want to apply those skills inside an operating business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience in capital allocation, investment appraisal, pricing and M\u0026amp;A assessment - highly desirable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe credibility to influence executive level stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading and developing high-performing teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA commercially minded operator who challenges constructively, backs their view with evidence and turns complex data into clear decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat\u0027s in it for you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role offers genuine influence over the direction of a strong business at the start of a new strategy cycle. You will sit at the SLT table with a broad commercial and finance mandate, and the role is a clear platform for a future CFO role.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttractive base salary plus a meaningful short-term incentive\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA seat on the senior leadership team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounted Southern Cross\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth, wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, email \u003cstrong\u003eChris Cooper\u003c/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003echrisc@huntercampbell.co.nz\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474354\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "