Management Accountant

Stratco; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to partner with senior leaders and drive commercial financial performance for our New Zealand operations. The role focuses on turning data into insights, supporting strategic decisions and improving operational performance in a growing manufacturing setting.

You will own month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while delivering insightful analyses and collaborating across functions to optimise profitability

Qualifications

• CA/CPA designation or equivalent professional qualification.
• Accounting degree or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead core financial and management reporting activities.
• Provide commercial support to leadership with insights and recommendations.
• Own month-end processes and deliver accurate results within deadlines.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, forecasts and performance analysis.
• Support inventory valuation, stock reporting and cost analysis activities.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Month-end reporting

Education

CA/CPA designation

Accounting degree

Job description

Drive Performance. Influence Decisions. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys getting beyond the numbers and into the commercial engine room of a business? This is more than a traditional accounting role. It's an opportunity to partner with senior leaders, contribute to business improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping financial performance across a growing manufacturing operation.

We're looking for a commercially savvy finance professional who can turn financial data into meaningful business insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive operational performance across our New Zealand operations. As part of the wider Stratco Group, Davin is focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for our customers. It's a business where commercial thinking is valued, ideas are encouraged, and individuals have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of core financial and management reporting activities while providing valuable commercial support to the leadership team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month end processes and delivering accurate financial results within tight deadlines
• Preparing management reports, budgets, forecasts and performance analysis
• Providing meaningful insights and recommendations to improve profitability and business performance
• Supporting inventory valuation, stock reporting and cost analysis activities
• Supporting audits, taxation compliance and payroll related activities
• Partnering with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvements

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring a blend of strong technical accounting capability, commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.

You’ll have:

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• A degree in accounting or a related discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Management Accountant or similar commercial finance role
• Strong expertise in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business

A background in manufacturing, industrial operations or the building products industry will be highly regarded.

At Davin, you’ll be joining a growing business that values initiative, continuous improvement and collaboration. You’ll enjoy a role offering genuine business influence, exposure to strategic projects, a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity for ongoing professional growth.

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