Finance Business Partner

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for providing financial and strategic support, financial analysis, guidance, and insight to the Zespri business.  

Based in Antwerp, we’re seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to act as the first point of contact for finance matters within your assigned business unit or function - partnering closely with teams to understand their needs, deliver insightful analysis, and enable effective decision-making. The Finance Business Partners guidance will help shape business plans and drive performance. 

Key Accountabilities include: 

• Commercial Leadership & Functional Partnership - Provide commercial leadership and act as a key liaison between finance and business functions, guiding cost centre managers on forecasting and budgeting with a focus on data integrity. 
• Trusted Business Partner - Serve as a trusted advisor who understands customer value drivers and Zespri’s financial structures, including grower/shareholder returns and profitability models. 
• Strategic Alignment & Initiative Execution - Partner with function leaders to align finance support with strategic objectives and deliver initiatives that support regional plans. 
• Performance Reporting & Insight Generation - Deliver financial analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insights to improve decision-making and support business planning. 
• Profitability & Cost Optimization - Provide financial advice and analysis to enhance profitability, optimize costs, and support pricing and trade term decisions. 
• Continuous Improvement & Simplification - Drive process improvements and reporting simplification by collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices. 
• Regional Support & Commercial Collaboration - Support the Commercial Manager in achieving regional goals through accurate reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic growth initiatives. 

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We are looking for a strong team player who has a solid finance/background experience and wants to an impact within our business. By utilising your business partnering experience, you will also have:   

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills  
• Proven track record of providing financial guidance and support to business leaders  
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously  
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders  
• Experience in the FMCG industry, with a focus on fresh produce or agriculture, is highly desirable 
• A relevant Bachelors degree in either Finance or Accounting 
• Ability to communicate well in English (both written and verbal) 
• A team player mentality 

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
 

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.

Apply Now! Applications close 21 October 2025.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com.

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”). Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies.  We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply. Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.