Finance Manager

Analytica Laboratories Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance team in Hamilton, NZ. You will oversee financial processing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while advising the business and guiding two finance team members.

Reporting to ANZ Finance Leadership in Australia, you will collaborate with stakeholders across sites and external clients and suppliers. You will ensure accuracy, compliance and timely reporting, support budgets and forecasts, and provide actionable financial analysis

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.