icebreaker : Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst (12 months Fixed Term) Job in Auckland Recruiting by VF Corporation

The **Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst** is a key member of the icebreaker financial planning and analysis team with high visibility to senior leadership. The primary responsibilities are to support the APAC Region including global function leads, and regional and global teams in the development and analysis of the annual budget, strategic plan, and monthly forecasts, and to provide reporting and analysis of monthly operating results for icebreaker.

To succeed, this individual will utilise both relationship building and strong analytical/modelling skill sets to provide strategic financial planning and advice to leaders within the region. **Team info** Icebreaker’s financial planning and analysis group acts as the critical support partner for the NZAU leadership team.

The team is responsible for the development and/or analysis of all strategic, financial, and operational aspects icebreaker NZAU. **Join the Icebreaker Family** Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel.

Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business. icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less.

Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers – and we are 91% of the way there! We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe.

We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome. **How you will make a difference:** We are looking for a commercially focused Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst Fixed term for 12 months with proven ability to partner with our Channel Leads to drive business decisions, while capable of getting involved in the detail.

In this role, you will grow to have autonomy to manage key channels and be involved in Strategic Planning and Fiscal Year planning. You will also gain exposure to the rest of the Asia markets (primarily China) and the other VF brand performance and networks, while helping the team implement new processes/models for more effective business practices.

**What you will do:** + Support icebreaker NZAU FP&A reporting and analysis with accountability for data accuracy, identification of risks and opportunities, and ownership of schedule definitions.Partner with Channel Leads within the APAC region and coordinate with Global & Regional functions by providing insightful financial analysis and commercial and operational support to enable them to achieve their revenue and profit targets.

+ Prepare market analysis & analytical templates as required to assess business performance & review feasibility of expansion of the business in new markets. + Support the budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting processes for all teams in the APAC region, and assist the Senior Manager FP&A APAC with financial reporting to meet agreed deadlines and enable effective business management + Participate in monthly financial reviews and annual Assumption reviews, coordinating with Corporate, Global & Regional teams and evaluate performance.

+ Participate in strategic conversations with key stakeholders, questioning and challenging where appropriate to ensure business decisions are carefully considered against financial and strategic business objectives. + Support the FP&A team with key strategic initiatives and **Skills for Success:** + Years of Related Professional Experience: 3+ years.

+ BA/BS in Business, Finance, or another related discipline, and a minimum of 3 years of related professional experience. + Fortune 500 publicly traded company experience in a matrix organization is strongly preferred.

+ CA, CMA or CPA preferred. + Financial and performance analysis experience & strong financial skills required.

+ Strong financial modelling skills, especially income statement and variance analysis skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Project Planning Capability. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

+ Outstanding PC skills in Microsoft environment, financial system skills, including Excel & preferably AX or similar. + Ability to work closely with the Finance and Operations staff while driving a results-oriented culture and an atmosphere of accountability.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment & to be a team player. + Highly organized & achievement-oriented + Self-starter, able to handle multiple demands & competing priorities + Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills + Ability to effectively present findings to management in a clear and concise manner **Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity** As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity.

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. **Check out our benefits:** + Our discounts on icebreaker clothing are ridiculously generous.

+ Wellbeing leave: an extra 5 days off annually (prorated). + Southern Cross Wellbeing One: a broad surgical and healthcare plan plus free flu shots, and access to confidential support, guidance, and counseling 24/7.

+ Learning & Development: comprehensive, on-demand learning available 24/7. + Parental leave: we offer the primary carer 8 weeks of top-up pay and 2 weeks of paid leave for partners.

+ Hybrid working provides flexibility whilst retaining connection and collaboration opportunities in our awesome workspace on Ponsonby Rd. We just have one question.

Are you in? R-20220927-0763 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.

VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.