A well-established New Zealand manufacturing business producing engineered products locally and supplying customers across New Zealand. Finance is closely embedded in operations and commercial decision-making.
The role
This is a short-term contract senior Accountant role providing end-to-end finance cover while the business recruits a permanent FC. You’ll receive a comprehensive handover from the incumbent, look after the core hands-on finance tasks, and ensure clear documentation and knowledge transfer to the permanent appointee.
Operating in a manufacturing environment, the role is practical and commercially focused, working closely with operations to support margins, cost control and cashflow.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monthly management accounts, close and variance analysis
- Cashflow, working capital and inventory oversight
- Job costing, cost accounting and margin analysis
- Supporting pricing, quoting and operational decision-making
- Some oversight of self-sufficient AP, AR, payroll and purchasing team
- Maintaining financial controls, compliance and ERP integrity (Epicor)
- CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- Highly capable hands-on Accountant (or FM/FC in between jobs) willing to roll up your sleeves
- Strong manufacturing, cost accounting or job costing experience
- Comfortable stepping into a contract role and picking things up quickly
- Detail-focused, commercially minded and practical
An ideal contract for an experienced hands-on but senior Accountant with manufacturing/cost accounting experience who enjoys stepping into transition roles, keeping the wheels turning, and setting the business up for a smooth permanent handover.
This opportunity is only suited to immediately available NZ Citizens, Residents or Work Visa holders. Please do not apply if you are overseas or do not have NZ work rights.