Finance Manager - Pacific

Here’s your chance to join our New Zealand team as a Finance Manager Pacific. We have an opportunity for a Finance Manager Pacific within the Transport & Infrastructure business unit, based in Auckland. You will be supporting our Transport & Infrastructure Accounting Services team.

Responsibilities

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.We also offer:- Free Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes.

• A $500 employee referral bonus.
• Company benefits and partner discounts.
• Ongoing learning and development.

Te kōwhiringa | The OpportunityAs Finance Manager Pacific Projects you will support the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Business Partner for your allocated area. You will help align financial operations with line-of-business strategy while delivering timely, high-quality and consistent financial and operational support.Your responsibilities will include:- Managing month-end and year-end reporting for Pacific projects and Downer-owned companies, including journals, allocations and reporting packs.

• Consolidating budgets, forecasts, balance sheets and cash flow.
• Providing accurate financial and project information to support project valuations.
• Managing balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, work in progress, inventory and journals for Pacific projects.
• Managing multi-currency payments and bank accounts across relevant jurisdictions.
• Monitoring debtors, cash flow, overheads, plant costs and utilisation.
• Managing audit requirements and coordinating tax and compliance calculations.
• Ensuring finance policies and procedures comply with legislation, accounting standards and Downer requirements.
• Providing technical accounting advice on financial policies, procedures and controls.
• Supporting project setup, recurring activities and closure.
• Managing capital expenditure approvals, budgets and forecasts.
• Embedding Zero Harm, sustainability, quality and responsible practices in business decisions.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills:You will be an experienced finance professional with strong commercial judgement, analytical capability and attention to detail. You will be comfortable operating in a complex, trans-Tasman environment and able to build influential relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your organised, business-focused approach will be supported by authentic leadership, personal resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement. You must have:- Commerce or finance degree.

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Seven years’ relevant finance experience.
• Financial and administrative management experience.
• Strong reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management skills.
• Practical, logical and creative thinking.
• Strong organisation and continuous learning.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• Initiative and composure under pressure.
• Commitment to Downer’s values: Excellence, Collaboration, Courage and Integrity

Beneficial for the role:- Experience in complex or trans-Tasman businesses.

• Project or contract accounting experience in an operational business.
• Knowledge of financial, tax, audit and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams and an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationThis is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with Downer and become part of a leading company that has a strong footprint in Infrastructure around New Zealand. We place huge value on developing our people and support ongoing training and development opportunities.We also offer:- Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.

• A supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a business with a strong focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and responsible working practices.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply:Here’s your chance to join a great team and continue developing your career with Downer! If this role interests you, apply via www.downercareers.co.nz. Job number 737951Please note that successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.