Finance Manager - Canterbury

Fulton Hogan Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top‑up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan invites a skilled Finance Manager to lead the Finance and Administration team for Canterbury. Based in Christchurch, you will partner with operational leaders to drive performance, governance, and strategic decision-making across the region.

You’ll manage monthly reporting, budgeting and forecast processes, develop commercial insight, and coach a talented team. A CA/CPA and strong leadership are essential to succeed in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, CA or CPA qualified.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategic and operational activities.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop others.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to review and critique financial information.
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience identifying, implementing and leading process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder focus and ability to communicate professionally and effectively at various levels, building strong relationships both externally and internally.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery.
• Prior experience with JDE would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, analysis, commentary and reforecasting.
• Support the development of operational and capital budgets.
• Provide clear financial and commercial advice to business leaders, including insight on risks, opportunities and performance improvement.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and cash management disciplines.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance and Administration team.
• Contribute to business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Drive process, systems and reporting improvements across the business.
• Build strong working relationships across the region through visible, practical leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Process improvement

Communication

Hands-on accounting

JDE (JD Edwards)

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

JDE

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Manager to provide financial and commercial leadership across our Canterbury business. Based in Christchurch, this role leads the Finance and Administration team and partners closely with operational and commercial leaders to support performance, inform decision-making, and contribute to the region’s ongoing success.

This role has a mix of leadership, business partnering, and hands‑on financial management in a dynamic operational environment.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, analysis, commentary and reforecasting
• Support the development of operational and capital budgets
• Provide clear financial and commercial advice to business leaders, including insight on risks, opportunities and performance improvement
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and cash management disciplines
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance and Administration team
• Contribute to business planning and strategic decision-making
• Drive process, systems and reporting improvements across the business
• Build strong working relationships across the region through visible, practical leadership

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, CA or CPA qualified
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategic and operational activities
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop others
• Strong analytical skills and ability to review and critique financial information
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Experience identifying, implementing and leading process improvements
• Strong stakeholder focus and ability to communicate professionally and effectively at various levels, building strong relationships both externally and internally
• A practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day delivery
• Prior experience with JDE would be advantageous but not essential

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.