Finance Analyst (12 Months Fixed Term Contingent)

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies.
At Fonterra, you'll be inspired by purpose and guided by principles. Whether you're based in New Zealand or anywhere else around the world, you'll be part of a team that creates goodness for generations and delivers global impact through local action. Our brands are trusted by families and individuals alike, delivering high-quality dairy nutrition to millions of people globally.
As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved in New Zealand and around the world.
As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.
When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.
About the role
Role purpose
This is a contingent (fixed‐term) role, with employment managed via a third‐party agency. The contingent (contract) Finance Analyst role, supporting the Financial Planning Manager- Vietnam and wider finance team in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis, reporting, and planning for the business. The role is responsible for supporting management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The Finance Analyst works closely with commercial, operational, and accounting teams to provide financial insights that inform decision-making and drive business performance.
Key Accountabilities
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyse financial data, prepare management reports, and provide insights for decision support. -Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Business Partnering: Work closely with commercial, operational, and accounting teams to understand business drivers, support decision-making, and deliver financial insights.
- Process Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards. Support automation and digitalisation initiatives.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures. Support audit requirements and statutory reporting as needed.
- Ad-hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and projects.