It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, our coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao and Gevalia. We’ve built our business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity; whether that be gender, cultural or generational diversity enhances our workplaces. Please be advised that shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment medical and background screening including reference checks.

Bring your analytical skills, eagerness to learn and provide real contributions to a fast growing business. Full time permanent role. 

Join us during this exciting time of change in our NZ business as we elevate to the next level.  As part of a global organisation, we need to ensure we have robust cost accounting practices and the ability to efficiently analyse and report product costs. 

In the role you will:

• Have an opportunity to significantly contribute to the growth and improvement of our New Zealand business as the key Finance resource for our Auckland and our Christchurch sites, managing all plant costs including fixed and variable overheads
• Prepare periodic costing and production reports
• Provide specific reporting, comparing factors which affect price and profitability while providing recommendations
• Assist with target costing projects, making estimates of new and proposed costs through various stages of new product development
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, including management reporting and variance analysis, working with key stakeholders in manufacturing, the local selling and marketing organisation and overseas
• Analyse any changes which impact on cost and margin
• Provide financial support to the group operations segment
• Prepare CAPEX budgets and monitoring of actual expenditure versus budgets and post-implementation reviews
   

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in here at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like. 

For this role as our new Commercial Analyst (officially known internally as FP&A), we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Strong Cost Management experience, predominately within a SAP Manufacturing environment (including variance analysis and reporting)
• Broad experience in business partnering
• Proactive approach with strong follow through 
• Problem solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement and insights
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at many levels 
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or related discipline 
   

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• Fun and inclusive team 
• Lots of tea and coffee 
• Global organisation with long history that we are proud of and a future we’re excited to be creating 
• Summer hours, wellness programs and more  

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Should you have any specific questions, you're welcome to call Ali Barfoot for a virtual coffee on +61 2 9551 3423