Management Accountant

Davin Industries; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Davin Industries Limited in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to help drive financial performance across our manufacturing operations. You will partner with senior leaders to move beyond the numbers and contribute to strategic initiatives.

You will own core financial and management reporting, lead month-end, budgets and forecasts, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end processes and deliver accurate financial results within tight deadlines.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, forecasts and performance analysis.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.
• Support inventory valuation, stock reporting and cost analysis activities.
• Support audits, taxation compliance and payroll related activities.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvements.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

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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