Commercial Business Partner

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first.

We're looking for a Commercial Business Partner to join our Trade Me Commercial team in Auckland or Wellington. You'll be a highly valued commercial business partner to advise on strategic outcomes, commercial and financial management, analysis and reporting.

Here is what you can expect from this role:

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Head of Marketplace and other senior leaders, offering critical commercial support, month-end review, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, providing expert financial management.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying commercial opportunities, maximising the Return on Investment (ROI) of initiatives, and supporting new product pricing.
• Lead financial modelling for major strategic initiatives, including developing and maintaining a 5-year forecast model.
• Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders and champion an open, fun, positive, and highly productive team culture.

What you will bring to our team:

• A solid foundation within a Big 4 or large consultancy firm.
• At least 2 years experience in a commercial business/corporate finance role, ideally within a corporate setting and in a software / technology industry.
• A strategic thinker who has experience with strategy development, financial modelling, core financial management, business improvement identification and solution formulation.
• Have the knowledge, personality, and strong oral and written communication skills to rapidly gain credibility with, and influence, key stakeholders, and challenge people and ideas in a constructive way.
• The ability to work at pace and prioritise effectively.
• A relevant qualification in accounting / finance / economics.

You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why:

#Flexibility: Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a home office set up and utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week.

#Wellness: Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way.

#Leave: We support you with leave when you need it, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day 1.

#Social: Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more.

#Learning: Whether it's on the job, formal training, mentoring or something else, you'll grow with us from Day 1.

We know some candidates can be reluctant to apply for roles if they feel they don't 'tick all the boxes'. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd still really like to hear from you so please send us your resume and a short cover note outlining the "Why".

Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.