Finance Manager

A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its New Zealand business. With a strong international presence and a reputation for quality, innovation and performance, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong global footprint.

This is a broad and hands-on finance leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end finance function of the New Zealand business. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in providing accurate financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and processes.

What you'll do:

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function and work closely with senior leaders across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the end-to-end finance function for the New Zealand business.
• Lead monthly management reporting, ensuring accounts are accurate, reconciled and delivered on time.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and cash flow.
• Prepare accurate year-end financial accounts and complete group reporting requirements.
• Ensure all statutory payments and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and on time, including PAYE, FBT, GST and provisional tax.
• Review and approve weekly wages, monthly creditors and other business payments.
• Interpret and manage standard costing models within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure best-practice accounting processes are followed.
• Manage relationships with banks, tax accountants and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and initiatives across the wider business.

What you bring:

• CA/CPA qualification with a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum five year's post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or similarly operational environment.
• In-depth understanding of financial management, reporting and accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience across budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant New Zealand legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.
• A decisive, commercially minded approach with the ability to deliver consistently in a fast-paced environment.

What's next?

If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for a broad leadership role within a global organisation, where you can take ownership of the finance function and work closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV along with a short covering note outlining your relevant finance leadership and manufacturing experience.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Willy McBride on +6493747331.