Finance Manager

RPS Switchgear Ltd; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance reviews

Close-knit collaborative team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RPS Switchgear Ltd in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead finance and administration. You will report to the Chief Executive and be a key member of the Leadership Team, guiding reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll and controls.

This hands-on role also oversees AP, AR, reception, stores and administration, and provides trusted financial and commercial advice to support performance and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' financial management experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Dynamics 365 BC.
• CA/CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of imports/exports, foreign currency, Letters of Credit.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and administration functions and act as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance, payroll and financial controls.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reception, Stores and administration.
• Provide financial and commercial advice to support performance and strategic decisions.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Compliance & governance

ERP systems (Dynamics 365 BC)

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

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Ready to take ownership of finance and administration in a growing New Zealand manufacturing business? Join us!

RPS Switchgear was founded in New Zealand in 1959 and has been manufacturing in New Zealand for more than 50 years. RPS Switchgear is part of the Unison group, and we specialise in crafting high voltage electrical equipment for utilities across the globe, facilitating the efficient distribution of electricity.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our finance and administration functions and contribute as a key member of the Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the RPS Leadership Team, you will also work closely with Unison Group Finance and finance teams across the Group on reporting, controls, systems and group-wide initiatives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the financial management of the business, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance, payroll, and financial controls. You will also oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reception, Stores, and administration functions, while providing trusted financial and commercial advice to support business performance and strategic decision‑making.

What you’ll bring

• Proven senior finance leadership experience across financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic business support.
• Strong expertise in financial controls, compliance, statutory reporting, risk management, and governance.
• Experience leading finance operations, including AP, AR, payroll, administration, ERP systems, and continuous process improvement.
• Minimum 5 years' financial management experience within an industrial manufacturing environment using a manufacturing ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience preferred.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred, with exposure to imports/exports, foreign currency transactions, Letters of Credit, and stakeholder management.

Competitive salary and annual reviews.

Be part of a close‑knit and collaborative team.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Join a respected New Zealand manufacturer and help drive the future success of our business.