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FUJIFILM Business Innovation NZ Wins Esker Partner of the Year 2025 for Australia and New Zealand
Consecutive Recognition for Excellence
24 November 2025, Auckland, New Zealand – FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ) has been named Esker Partner of the Year for 2025 for Australia and New Zealand at the Esker Impact Awards in Sydney, marking its second consecutive win. This recognition underscores FBNZ’s leadership in intelligent finance automation and its commitment to helping Kiwi organisations work smarter.
Over the past year, FBNZ’s Process Automation team has partnered with leading public and private sector organisations including Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, OCS, and Precinct to transform their Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes. These projects have delivered measurable outcomes, from reduced cycle times and improved compliance to enhanced supplier engagement and strategic enablement of finance executives in their decision-making.
“This award is a testament to FUJIFILM Business Innovation’s unwavering commitment to customer success,” said Christophe DuMonet, Managing Director of Esker for Australia and New Zealand. “Their team consistently delivers with precision, empathy, and deep local expertise. We are proud to partner with them and excited to see what the next chapter holds.”
Today, the FBNZ Process Automation team supports more than 80 organisations across New Zealand, automating millions of invoices annually and helping finance teams shift from manual processing to strategic operations. With Esker’s cloud-based automation suite, the team delivers rapid deployments, tailored configurations, and seamless ERP and CRM integration.
Recent implementations include:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Delivered major efficiency gains with AI‑powered accounts payable, reducing manual effort and accelerating approvals.
OCS
Partnered with FBNZ to drive an AI‑enabled finance transformation, streamlining Source‑to‑Pay processes, strengthening compliance, and unlocking new capacity for the finance team.
Precinct
Automated complex 50‑line invoices in seconds, freeing the Accounts Payable team from repetitive paperwork and enabling greater supplier engagement.
“We are proud to work with exceptional finance teams to enhance the value they deliver to their organisations. By introducing improved processes and automation technology, we eliminate mundane tasks, allowing teams to dedicate more time to building relationships with customers and suppliers,” said Irene Direnko-Smith, Head of Process Automation at FBNZ.
“This award reflects the bold vision of our clients and the dedication of our team to make that vision real. These transformational projects are great examples of what we mean when we say we never stop finding ways to help Kiwis work smarter.”
With more than a decade of partnership with Esker, FBNZ continues to set the benchmark for intelligent finance automation in New Zealand. Looking ahead, the team remains focused on expanding its reach, deepening sector-specific expertise, and delivering solutions that drive lasting change.
Images from the awards ceremony
About FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ) offers a diverse portfolio of B2B technology solutions, including business process automation and outsourcing services, managed IT services, cyber security, videoconferencing and collaboration solutions, digital signage, world-class multifunction office print devices, commercial production printers, and device and print management software. FBNZ has been part of the fabric of New Zealand since 1964 and today is a trusted partner for thousands of commercial, government, and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes, from one end of New Zealand to the other. For more information, please visit fujifilm.com/fbnz
About Esker
Esker’s AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO leverages the latest in Agentic AI and automation technologies to optimise working capital and cashflow, enhance strategic decision-making, and improve human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Esker’s Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions automate any business process while supporting long-term growth strategies. Offering 40+ years of industry knowledge, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more about Esker, visit www.esker.com.au and follow us on LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Cassandra Ong
FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand
+62 27 787 9003
cassandra.ong.wq@fujifilm.com