As our Commercial – Finance Manager, you will lead negotiations, ensure billing accuracy, and uncover optimisation opportunities to drive business success.
In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with Customer, Finance, and Operations teams to deliver competitive pricing, contract compliance, and seamless billing processes. If you are passionate about turning data into strategy and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
About us:
Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics.
What you will be doing:
Join us as a Commercial – Finance Manager, where you will drive revenue growth by being part of customer pricing, rate negotiations, and billing accuracy. Partnering with key people across the business you will deliver competitive rates, ensure contract compliance, and optimise commercial performance across the business.
What you'll do:
- Take the lead in rate discussions, negotiations, auditing of customer agreements.
- Analyse and track revenue performance and provide reports to our core leadership group.
- Utilising market insights, develop and implement data driven pricing models and revenue strategies that increase competitive advantage and growth
- Contribute to customer business plans and targeted pricing initiatives for key accounts to support growth and profitability.
- Identify revenue gaps, support planning, and contribute to forecasting and budgeting.
- Oversee the billing of customers- ensuring it is accurate and timely manner.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in revenue management, pricing, or finance within the logistics, freight, or transportation industry.
- People management experience - an approachable yet strong leader who is analytically minded and number savvy.
- Confident leading teams across multiple functions, coaching and holding leaders accountable.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- A strong understanding of logistics billing processes and TMS/ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with pricing or audit tools a plus.
- A natural problem solver, solution-focused, calm under pressure, and always seeking improvements
Why join us?
- Competitive salary + company benefits + real career development opportunities
- Play a key leadership role in one of NZ’s most respected logistics providers
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values continuous improvement
If the above sounds like you, do not hesitate and apply now! We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Applicants for this position must have New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment
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