Finance Manager

Consult Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in New Zealand's farming sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple farms. This role involves managing daily reconciliations, month-end processes, and statutory reporting while leading finance-related projects. The ideal candidate will possess a CA/CPA/ACCA qualification and have a strong background in financial management, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in the agriculture sector. Join a high-caliber finance team in a dynamic environment that values quality operations and people.

Benefits

Flexibility in work hours

High calibre finance team

CBD Location

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial management with CA/CPA/ACCA qualification.
• Experience in both CA firm and commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations including daily reconciliations and monthly reporting.
• Prepare annual financial statements and handle taxation matters.

Skills

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Taxation Knowledge

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA Qualification

Job description

Finance Manager

May 2, 2025 About the Company

This large farming business has grown over the years and has become one of the larger businesses of its size in New Zealand, Unusually for a business of this type, it’s base in Auckland.

With a number of farms, predominantly on the North Island, they have become known for quality people and quality operations.

In their head office, they have a high-quality finance team, you’ll be reporting directly to the HO Finance (ex Big4).

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the full suite of financial operations for the farms and associated land-owning companies. From daily reconciliations and monthly reporting to statutory compliance and budgeting, you’ll ensure all accounting functions run like clockwork. The month end processes are fairly short, so expect to spend a lot of time on projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Banking & GL Management: Daily bank reconciliations, cash flow coordination, accurate journal entries, and maintaining ledger integrity.
  
  
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead month-end processes and deliver monthly management accounts to Farm Managers.
  
  
• Fixed Assets & Farm Development: Manage asset subledgers, capital project allocations, and reconciliations.
  
  
• Statutory Reporting: Prepare annual financial statements under NZGAAP and half-year consolidated reports.
  
  
• Taxation: Handle GST, FBT, income tax calculations, and liaise with tax advisors.
  
  
• Budgets & Forecasts: Build annual LOC budgets and assist in group forecasting and system updates.
• Projects: Lead process improvement and other finance-related projects.

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

You’ll be a great communicator who is able to take ownership of their area.

• CA/CPA/ACCA qualification with a strong background in financial management.
• Ideally, a mix of CA firm and Commercial experience
• Great communication skills
• Genuine interest in the sector.
• An ability to work 5 days a week in their CBD offices

For more information, apply online or call Jonelle @ Consult

• CBD Location
• 5 days a week in the office (with flexibility)
• High calibre finance team

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