Commercial Director

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Full time

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Fonterra Oceania is a fully integrated, consumer and food service business, collecting milk from farmers in both Australia and New Zealand and turning it into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets. We partner with food services businesses across Australia and New Zealand, putting dairy products into chefs' hands. Some of the brands you'll know in Australia include Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega.

About the opportunity

This Commercial Director position for our trans-Tasman business is essentially a Divisional CFO role, and a key member of the Oceania Leadership Team (OLT). This prominent position comes about through the promotion of our incumbent Commercial Director - Oceania to Managing Director – Oceania and as such, we are now seeking a suitably qualified finance expert to become their trusted advisor and business partner.

The aim of this role is to provide strategic financial leadership that will position the business for long term success. The Commercial Director plays a crucial role in current divestment activities and will ensure a smooth transition process from current to future state.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

  • Shape and execute strategy, presenting commercial insights in a meaningful way.
  • Lead the finance function with confidence and ensure strong financial performance across Australia and New Zealand.

Business Planning & Execution

  • Oversee planning, forecasting, and budgeting to align with business objectives.
  • Use data-driven insights to influence executive decisions and drive financial stability during transformation.
  • Ensure compliance, implement best financial practices and optimise operational efficiencies.
  • Navigate complex financial landscapes to enhance cash flow and business performance.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams across key business functions.
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, and growth while inspiring and developing teams through change.

About You

We're eager to talk to experienced senior, commercially astute leaders who have successfully led through transformation and can confidently manage a complex finance function. You'll bring a strong strategic mindset, financial acumen, and a passion for developing teams. Your ability to motivate, inspire, and engage people will be critical in setting up the business for future success.

This role presents the opportunity to drive real impact in a fantastic business at a pivotal moment in time. If you're ready to lead with confidence and navigate change, we'd love to hear from you For questions please contact Karen Werner - Talent Acquisition Manager, Global Markets, [emailprotected]

How do your skills match this job?

Retail & Consumer Products More than 10,000 employees

A world of opportunity awaits at Fonterra Oceania.

As part of one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies, we are dedicated to enhancing lives through the goodness of dairy. We are the proud team behind iconic brands integral to the daily lives of communities across NZ and Australia. Here, we collect milk from farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, transforming it into beloved dairy products like Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega. We also sell dairy ingredients to leading food companies globally and operate a dedicated sales channel for the foodservice industry.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a connected team.

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