Finance Manager

Halter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth fund ($1000)

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for growth and mastery

Job summary

Halter, based in Auckland, is looking for a Finance Manager who will lead financial operations and strategies to support our mission. You will ensure accurate financial foundations, manage risks, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Tier 1 ERP systems and excel in fast-paced environments, driving innovation and efficiency. Join us to make a real difference in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing inventory in a Tier 1 ERP.
• Ability to master new systems quickly.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Design and implement automated finance workflows.
• Champion adoption of AI-driven financial tools.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• Implement systems to safeguard assets and manage risk.
• Lead and mentor finance staff in continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP expertise (NetSuite preferred)

Fast learner

Accuracy and impact

Strategic thinking

Team player

Tools

Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

About Halter

At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter and it’s changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard.

We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

To find out more, visit our LinkedIn & Instagram.

The Role.

At Halter, we don’t just "do" finance; we build the engine that powers our global growth. We are looking for a Finance Manager who is as comfortable in the weeds of a Tier 1 ERP as they are in the boardroom. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit in the back office, you’ll be a key navigator as we charge forward toward our mission.

You’ll lead a high-performing team to ensure our financial foundations are rock-solid, our risks are managed, and our strategic decisions are backed by razor-sharp insights.

What You’ll Be Doing.

1. 1. Driving the Operational Engine You’ll own the daily heartbeat of our finance function. From overseeing accounts payable/receivable and payroll to managing our treasury, you ensure the gears keep turning. Your goal is a month-end close that is accurate and timely.

2. 2. Automation architecture Design and implement end-to-end automated workflows across the finance function. Your baseline assumption is that if a task is repeated, a system should do it instead. Hunt for opportunities to reduce manual work.

3. 3. AI-powered finance ops Champion the adoption of AI-driven financial tools, from anomaly detection and forecasting models to intelligent reporting. Evaluate, pilot, and embed solutions that keep Halter ahead of the curve and ensure automation is used where it adds value.

4. 4. Strategic advisory & insights You’re not just reporting on the past; you’re helping us build the future. Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership, identify cost-saving opportunities, and guide long-term business decisions that move the needle.

5. 5. Safeguarding the growth As we scale globally, you’ll architect internal controls. Implement systems and processes to safeguard assets and manage risk across international borders.

6. 6. Leadership & mentorship Lead, mentor, and inspire our finance staff. Build a culture where automation curiosity is celebrated, continuous improvement is the norm, and challenging practices are questioned constructively.

The Role’s People & Profile

Who You Are.

• The ERP Expert (or Enthusiast): You ideally have 3+ years of experience managing inventory in a Tier 1 ERP. NetSuite is preferred, but SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics are acceptable.

• The Fast Learner: If you don’t know our specific system yet, you’re the type who masters it quickly.

• The High-Performer: You thrive in fast-paced environments. Accuracy and impact drive you.

• The Strategic Thinker: You see the story behind the spreadsheets and can communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance people with ease.

• The Team Player: You’re ready to join a team that works hard, laughs often, and is committed to Halter’s mission.

Join our team

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement, please still get in touch and apply. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV.

Please also check the careers page for more information on working at Halter and follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• Work that genuinely matters. Our team helps farmers improve livelihoods and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. A diverse, driven team tackling real challenges.

• Growth opportunities. Autonomy, mastery, and learning, including a $1000 personal growth fund.

• This isn’t easy, and we love that it’s hard. We move fast, take bold bets, and reshape an entire industry.