Finance Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in New Zealand seeks a Finance Manager for Pacific Door Systems Ltd to lead end-to-end finance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, ensuring compliance and timely financial statements.

Based onsite in Auckland or Wellington, you will manage statutory payments, group reporting with HFM, costing models, and stakeholder liaison with the bank and tax advisors, with a strong manufacturing finance background.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified and tertiary accounting degree.
• Five years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Manufacturing environment experience desirable.
• Proven leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Strong communication with Senior Leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance function for Pacific Door Systems Ltd.
• Ensure timely statutory payments (PAYE, GST, etc.).
• Produce monthly management accounts and reconcile statements.
• Manage monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Interpret standard costing models and group reporting (HFM).
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with bank and tax advisers.
• Oversee payroll, creditors, and other payments.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and cross-functional projects as required.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Costing models

Regulatory compliance

Cash flow management

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

HFM

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, trusted in over 70 countries to deliver smart, secure and seamless experiences.

Through our portfolio of trusted brands and access solutions, we help create secure, safe and convenient environments across residential, commercial and institutional markets.

Backed by global expertise and local support, we continue to set the benchmark for innovation, reliability and performance.

About The Role

Reporting to the General Manager of the Pacific Doors, the Finance Manager is responsible for timely, relevant, accurate, and high-quality planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support the business. You will ensure the day-to-day accounting operations are completed accurately and demonstrate best practice, whilst ensuring regulatory and legal compliance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• End-to-end finance function for Pacific Door Systems Ltd
• Ensure that all statutory payments are made accurately and on time. PAYE, FBT, Provisional Tax, ACC, GST etc.
• Produce accurate and fully reconciled monthly management accounts by the due date the following month.
• Manage monthly reporting, budgeting, strategic planning financials, forecast, and cash flow.
• Ability to interpret and work with standard costing models.
• Complete all group reporting requirements including HFM reporting.
• Produce accurate and fully reconciled year-end accounts.
• Review, approve and pay weekly wages, monthly creditors, and all other required payments.
• Manage relationships with our Bank Manager and Tax Accountants.
• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is an onsite position and can be based in either Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Finance leader who has experience in a manufacturing environment. You will possess the ability to work well in a team environment, act decisively and deliver consistently.

Further, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalent and CA/CPA qualified
• Minimum of five years post qualification experience
• An in-depth understanding of fiscal management, processes, and reporting
• Substantial experience in accounting systems
• Traditional accounting expertise with a good working knowledge of accounting systems and principles and relevant legislation
• Proven effective leadership and staff management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At ASSA ABLOY, we believe our people make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants must have valid New Zealand working rights at the time of application.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including reference checks, confirmation of working rights, Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and police checks, and, where appropriate, financial and credit-related background checks.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.