Financial Controller

Matthews Packaging and Hygiene; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Matthews Packaging and Hygiene is seeking a skilled Finance Manager/Financial Controller to lead its finance function from the Mangere head office. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who is passionate about making a tangible impact on business performance.

You will oversee financial management, cashflow, payroll compliance, and audit processes, while providing insights for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of NZ regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Monitor and forecast cashflow, managing banking relationships.
• Oversee payroll processing, PAYE, GST, and tax filings.
• Supervise AP/AR processes for timely payments and collections.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain and improve financial systems and controls.
• Collaborate on stock and inventory movements.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting Standards

Cashflow Management

Payroll Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Experience in finance or accounting leadership

Tools

NetSuite

Inventory Systems

Job description

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Matthews Packaging and Hygiene – Mangere Bridge, North Island

Matthews Packaging and Hygiene is a trusted name in providing high-quality packaging and hygiene solutions across New Zealand. We're a dynamic, family-owned and operated business known for our innovation, customer focus, and strong team culture. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a skilled and proactive Finance Manager/ Financial Controller to lead our finance function from our Mangere head office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and is passionate about making a tangible impact on business performance.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the leadership team, the Finance Manager will oversee all aspects of the financial operations of the business. You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and working collaboratively across teams to drive efficiency, compliance, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:Prepare and manage monthly management accounts, board reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Provide financial insights to guide decision-making.

Cashflow & Working Capital:Monitor and forecast cashflow, manage banking relationships, and ensure optimal working capital.

Payroll & Tax Compliance:Oversee payroll processing, PAYE, GST, and other statutory tax filings in line with New Zealand regulations.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:Supervise AP/AR processes to ensure timely payments and collections. Monitor aged receivables and support the credit control process.

Audit & Compliance:Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Systems & Processes:Maintain and improve financial systems and controls. Work with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Inventory Oversight:Collaborate with operations to monitor and reconcile stock and inventory movements, contributing to supply chain and cost control decisions.

Leadership:Provide support and mentorship to junior finance or admin team members, helping to build a high-performing and motivated finance function.

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and solutions-focused individual who can balance day-to-day financial responsibilities with strategic thinking.

You’ll bring:

Experience in a finance or accounting leadership role.

Strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of NZ accounting standards and tax regulations.

Proficiency in Excel; experience with inventory systems is necessary for this role.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to present financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Experience using NetSuite and NetSuite reporting is an advantage.

A proactive mindset, with a continuous improvement approach to processes and systems.

What We Offer

A supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team culture.

Career development opportunities as the company continues to expand.

Free onsite parking.

Staff discounts on hygiene and packaging products.

Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.