Senior Commercial Manager

• Full Time
• Application Closes 10 Nov 2024
• Otago - Dunedin City
• Financial Specialist

Senior Commercial Manager

Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise and property investment and development. We service South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands-on, safety focused and encourages continuous improvement. 

Our diverse portfolio means there is always something on the go and as a business we are collaborative, fast-paced and love saying yes to new opportunities. 

About the role:

This newly created position reports directly through to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is a member of Port’s wider Leadership Team. Working collaboratively with the CFO the Senior Commercial Manager will play a key role in ensuring Port Otago has robust financial management including: 

• Financial business partnering for the GM Customer, including quality analytics and scenario modelling to support commercial decision making. 
• Engaging alongside the GM Customer to understand the needs of our customers and partners to develop solutions that deliver efficient and resilient supply chains.
• Leading Port’s budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insightful analysis to enhance business performance. 
• Support Port Otago leaders and business unit owners with developing business cases, and to increase their financial awareness and acumen. 
• Leading Port’s procurement strategy and implementation. 

About you:

You’ll be the kind of person who is equally comfortable working operationally and strategically and who has strong analytical and strategic skills with an inquiring mind and a drive to improve. You’ll also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance and CA/CPA qualifications.
• Have 5+ years’ experience in a senior financial accounting position. 
• Be commercially savvy and enjoys considering options/deals.
• Have leadership experience or at the least has great leadership attributes including: great collaborator, influencer and coach 
• Champion the use of data, systems, and AI to support great decision making.
• Be comfortable iterating work in an agile way.
• Have a demonstrated project management mindset and ability to lead and deliver change and projects.
• Be an excellent communicator who is able to write a sound business case and present data to fit requirements and end user needs.

What’s in it for you? 

You’ll get to work with a future focused leadership team who are supportive, collaborative and driven to achieve great results. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive remuneration package, support for your ongoing development and we have an established culture of investing in strong performers. You will also be entitled to 7% superannuation and comprehensive health insurance cover for you, your partner, and any dependent children.

A contribution towards relocation costs to Dunedin are also on offer for our successful candidate if you will be relocating outside of Dunedin. 

Heads up:

• This is typically a Monday to Friday position, but as the Port operates 24/7, occasionally some flexibility is required
• A full clean NZ Drivers licence is essential
• A high standard of safety - not afraid to speak up 
• You must be able to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process
• Random drug and alcohol testing 

How do I apply? 

If you would like to confidentially discuss the role please contact Leigh Carter, Head of People on 027 579 5063. Alternatively, if you’re ready to apply please visit www.portotago.co.nz/careers to submit your application. 

Applications Close 5pm Sunday 10 November 2024.  

Why move to Ōtepoti Dunedin?

Ōtepoti Dunedin is renowned for its distinctly quirky character, wildly beautiful places and wildlife, and its vibrant urban culture. It’s full of hidden gems, including the pristine beaches of Dunedin and East Otago, right on your doorstep.

Port Otago’s Head Office is a 20-minute drive from Dunedin’s city centre, in the beautiful harbour-side village of Port Chalmers - a Port town full of rich history and charm. Port Chalmers has a strong creative community and an eclectic mix of galleries, café’s, restaurants and businesses, many housed in original historic buildings. The short trip out to Port Chalmers provides you with picturesque views of the Otago Harbour for the entire journey, not to mention the stunning office views from our new workplace once you get here.