Finance Manager

ALS; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance team and partner with stakeholders across the business.

You will oversee financial processing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing trusted advice while mentoring two finance team members to support ALS’s healthy, data-driven future.

Reporting to ANZ Finance Leadership, you’ll drive process improvements, ensure accuracy, and uphold compliance across quality, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum five years' finance or accounting experience.
• Minimum 12 months’ supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of quality, compliance and HSE responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process, record and distribute financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Monitor account balances and investigate variances.
• Prepare reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatments and transactions.
• Respond to queries from internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Ensure finance processes comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Finance management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The role

ALS are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance team in Hamilton. Reporting to ANZ Finance Leadership based in Australia, you will oversee accurate financial processing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting while providing trusted advice to the business. You will lead and support two finance team members and work closely with stakeholders across all sections and sites, as well as external clients and suppliers.

The day to day

• Process, record and distribute financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Verify and process intra-company transactions.
• Monitor account balances and investigate variances.
• Identify and resolve accounting errors.
• Prepare reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatments and transactions.
• Respond to queries from internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Ensure finance processes comply with company policies and procedures.

The Essentials

• Formal qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• At least five years’ finance or accounting experience.
• Minimum 12 months’ supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of quality, compliance and HSE responsibilities.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.