Finance Manager

Hunter Campbell; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Volpower, New Zealand’s market leader in marine and industrial power products, is seeking a hands-on Finance Lead to own the full finance function. You will drive an AI-first refresh, freeing time for analysis and strategic growth, with a January start and a structured handover through the year-end.

You will manage month-end closes, budgets, cash forecasting, and ERP/automation initiatives, reporting to the Managing Director.

Qualifications

• Own month end, reporting, cash forecasting, budgets and year end in a small or mid-sized business.
• Experience with inventory, landed costs, pricing or margins in importing/distribution/dealerships is valued.
• Understand FX and cash flow around large capital purchases; strong Excel and tech literacy; eager to drive AI and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Run month end, management accounts and the board finance pack.
• Lead budgets, reforecasts and year end.
• Maintain a rolling cash forecast through seasonal troughs and large engine purchases.
• Analyse SEK and AUD exposure and recommend forward cover.
• Own the annual parts and engine price-file build and margin review.
• Calculate landed costs and own stock valuation and provisioning.
• Run payables and Xero payroll.
• Act as finance owner for the ERP replacement and automation programme.

Skills

Month end

Cash forecasting

Budgets

Year end

Excel

Tech literacy

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

ERP migration

Job description

About the Company

Volpower is New Zealand’s market leader in marine and industrial power products, and has been the home of Volvo Penta here since 1992. As the authorised distributor for New Zealand and the South West Pacific, it supplies and supports Volvo Penta engines, drive systems and genuine parts, alongside Humphree stabilisation systems. Its products power everything from luxury motor yachts and ferries to Coastguard rescue boats and mining equipment.

Now under new ownership, the business is building an AI-first operation, and with electric propulsion, battery energy storage and renewable fuels there is plenty of growth to be part of.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be Volpower’s go‑to finance person in a broad, hands‑on role, owning the full finance function. You will play a key role in its AI‑first refresh, freeing your time for analysis, decisions and growth. With a planned January start, you will have a structured handover and overlap through the February year end, setting you up for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Run month end, management accounts and the board finance pack
• Lead budgets, reforecasts and year end
• Maintain a rolling cash forecast through seasonal troughs and large engine purchases
• Analyse SEK and AUD exposure and recommend forward cover
• Own the annual parts and engine price-file build and margin review
• Calculate landed cost and own stock valuation and provisioning
• Run payables and Xero payroll
• Act as finance owner for the ERP replacement and automation programme

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Has owned month end, reporting, cash forecasting, budgets and year end in a small or mid‑sized business
• Inventory, landed cost, pricing or margin experience, ideally in importing, distribution or dealerships
• Understands FX and cash flow around large capital purchases
• Strong Excel and tech literacy, keen to drive AI and process improvement
• Sound control judgement across payments, payroll and system accessExplains numbers clearly to technical teams and the board
• CA/CPA qualified, or equivalent commercial accounting experience, preferred
• Hands‑on experience with Xero
• ERP migration experience highly desirable

What’s in it for you

This is the chance to be the finance lead in an AI‑first business with a world‑class brand behind it. You will work directly with the Managing Director and board, with real influence over how the company develops. Alongside a clear growth plan, the role offers a pathway to Head of Finance.