Finance Manager

McPherson's Consumer Products; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McPherson’s is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial control and commercial finance for our New Zealand operation, with end-to-end ownership of financial reporting and governance. This hands-on role partners with the NZ leadership team to deliver clear insight for commercial decision-making.

Reporting to the Group Senior Manager Finance (Australia), you will manage month-end close, tax compliance, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and build strong relationships across

Qualifications

• Proven experience across financial control and commercial finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit requirements and tax compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Advanced analytical capability to turn data into commercial insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships across finance, sales and operations.

Responsibilities

• Own NZ general ledger, income statement and balance sheet integrity.
• Complete month-end processes to audit-ready standards.
• Oversee NZ accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Lead NZ statutory audits and support group audits.
• Ensure NZ tax compliance (BAS and income tax).
• Partner with NZ team on budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Provide financial modelling and insights for new opportunities.

Skills

Financial control

Commercial finance

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER

Auckland | Commercial & Corporate Finance | Maternity Leave Contract - 12 months

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and deliver both financial control and commercial finance activities for our New Zealand business (approx. $10–15m in annual revenue, 6 employees). This is a pivotal, hands‑on role partnering closely with the NZ leadership team, providing clarity, rigour and insight to support commercial decision‑making while ensuring strong governance, compliance and reporting.

If you thrive at the intersection of numbers, performance and strategy, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

About the role

Reporting directly into the Group Senior Manager Finance (Australia) and the broader Commercial and Corporate Finance function, the Finance Manager has end‑to‑end accountability for the integrity of financial reporting, while also acting as a commercial business partner to the NZ team. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys balancing hands‑on financial control with forward‑looking commercial analysis, and who can confidently translate data into insight.

About McPherson’s

McPherson’s is a leading supplier of health and beauty products across Australasia, with iconic brands like Manicare, Lady Jayne, Dr. LeWinn’s, Swisspers, and Fusion. We’re committed to nurturing confident, healthy, and sustainable lifestyles, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative, and growth‑focused culture.

Key responsibilities

Financial Control

• Own the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the NZ general ledger, income statement and balance sheet
• Complete all month‑end processes to audit‑ready standards, including journals, reconciliations and clearing accounts
• Oversee NZ‑related accounts payable (based in Australia) and accounts receivable (based in Philippines) activities
• Lead NZ statutory audit processes and support group half‑year and year‑end audits
• Ensure full compliance with NZ tax obligations, including BAS and annual income tax returns

Commercial Finance

• Partner with the NZ team on budgeting and forecasting, ensuring assumptions are rigorous, transparent and commercially sound
• Deliver insightful analysis and reporting on sales performance across customers, channels, categories and brands
• Provide financial modelling and analysis for new business opportunities, customer proposals and contract negotiations
• Partner with cost centre owners to understand cost drivers, monitor variances and support corrective actions
• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager NZ, delivering meaningful insights that inform decision‑making

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience across both financial control and commercial finance
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit requirements and tax compliance
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• Advanced analytical capability with the ability to turn data into clear commercial insights
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence working in a fast‑paced commercial environment
• Ability to build strong relationships across finance, sales and operational teams

Why join us?

• A broad, influential finance role with genuine commercial impact
• Close partnership with NZ stakeholders
• Exposure to both local and group finance activities
• Opportunity to shape financial insight and support business growth

If you’re a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys owning the numbers while influencing the future, we’d love to hear from you.