Finance Project Analyst

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 Project Analyst will work as part of an agile team supporting our Global Finance teams in delivering key strategic projects and improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong collaboration with Global Finance teams and cross-functional teams including Digital, Supply Chain, Sustainability and HR. The Finance Project Analyst will deliver agile analytics capability across projects, systems, processes and reporting as and when required. 

This position would suit someone who has a strong customer focus, finds it easy to be on the same wavelength as others with a desire to make people’s lives simpler and easier through exceptional system and process improvements.  You won’t shy away from a challenge even if you don’t have all the answers – what is key is your ability to break down a problem, work with stakeholders and identify a way forward. 

You be responsible for:

• Conducting business analysis and providing insights by collaborating with stakeholders, validating business requirements, and translating business needs into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Manage, support and deliver projects using an appropriate methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), including identifying and managing risks and issues, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes.
• Identifying and documenting opportunities to streamline, standardise, or enhance financial processes and reporting.
• Supporting change management initiatives related to the implementation of new systems, tools, or processes. 
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of customer needs and act as a trusted partner and advisor.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With a strong analytical mindset and project management capability, you will also meet the following selection criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (highly desirable)
• Accounting qualification such as ICANZ
• 5 years' experience in a global finance function for a large corporate organisation 
• Project Management skills, with the ability to manage concurrent projects and initiatives
• Business Analyst skills to document requirements, scope and outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills and can-do attitude
• Understanding of finance processes, data management, and financial systems integration with large and complex enterprise systems such as SAP S4, GRC, and SAC
• Ability to communicate complex ideas / systems to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• AI, data or programming experience (advantageous).

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 being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. 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 and the office
Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day)
Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time)
Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance
Group Medical Insurance benefits
Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking
Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 29 June 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.