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Finance Manager
- Posted12 May 2026
- What is in it for you$120000 - $130000 per annum
- LocationTakaka
- Job type Permanent
- Sector Blue Collar Recruitment
- Reference63393
Job description
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established, NZ owned business with a significant operational footprint across the South Island.
This is a senior, hands-on position reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with operational leaders across multiple areas of the business. The role offers a broad mix of financial management, commercial oversight, systems involvement, leadership, and operational support.
Leading a small finance and administration team, you’ll be someone who enjoys being involved in the detail while also contributing strategically to the wider direction of the business. This role would suit a commercially minded Finance Manager who thrives in practical, fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
The business offers a stable long-term opportunity, a supportive environment, and the chance to become part of a highly respected organisation with deep roots in the region.
This is a senior, hands-on position reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with operational leaders across multiple areas of the business. The role offers a broad mix of financial management, commercial oversight, systems involvement, leadership, and operational support.
Leading a small finance and administration team, you’ll be someone who enjoys being involved in the detail while also contributing strategically to the wider direction of the business. This role would suit a commercially minded Finance Manager who thrives in practical, fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monthly management reporting and variance analysis
- Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
- Cost analysis and divisional financial oversight
- Project and operational financial control
- Credit control and financial risk management
- Oversight of payroll, accounts payable and receivable functions
- Compliance reporting including GST, PAYE, FBT and other statutory requirements
- Liaising with external accountants, advisors, banks and stakeholders
- Supporting ongoing systems, process and operational improvements
- Leadership of finance and administration staff across the business
- Proven senior finance management experience
- Strong commercial and analytical capability
- A practical, hands-on working style
- Experience managing or mentoring finance/admin teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities
- CA qualification preferred
The business offers a stable long-term opportunity, a supportive environment, and the chance to become part of a highly respected organisation with deep roots in the region.
