Senior Financial Contractor

The Opportunity

Join the finance function of a well-established manufacturing business through a contract opportunity designed to meet changing commercial and operational requirements. Support will be required on an ongoing basis, making this ideal for an experienced finance professional who can quickly understand a manufacturing environment and add value from the outset.

The position offers broad exposure across FP&A, management accounting and finance business partnering, with scope to influence reporting, planning, analysis and decision support throughout the finance department. Working closely with finance, operational and business stakeholders, you’ll provide practical insight, strengthen financial information and help the organisation respond to changing priorities.

The Company

Operating in the manufacturing sector, the organisation places strong emphasis on reliable financial information, informed decision-making and close alignment between finance and operations. It is a practical, commercially focused environment that will suit someone comfortable moving between detailed financial activity and wider business priorities.

With requirements differing across each assignment, the opportunity may provide exposure to a range of manufacturing operations, stakeholders and finance challenges. Further detail on the business, scope and expected assignment length will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The RoleNot limited to, but to include:

Deliver management reporting, analysis and commentary to provide clear visibility of financial and operational performance

Support budgeting, forecasting, planning and scenario modelling as part of the FP&A cycle

Partner with operational leaders and other stakeholders across the manufacturing business, providing financial insight, constructive challenge and decision support

Undertake management accounting activities, including performance analysis, cost review, margin analysis and support through month-end reporting

Analyse financial and operational information to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring further investigation

Contribute to improvements across reporting, models, systems, controls and finance processes where required

Provide flexible support across the wider finance department, responding to changing priorities and contributing to broader commercial and financial initiatives

Your Profile

A relevant accounting qualification or equivalent practical experience, with a strong grounding in commercial finance or management accounting

Experience gained within manufacturing is essential, with the ability to understand the relationship between operational activity and financial performance

Strong capability across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis and business partnering

Confident working with financial models, large data sets and finance systems, with advanced Excel capability

Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to turn financial information into practical insight for finance and non-finance audiences

Adaptable, commercially minded and comfortable joining a business on a contract basis, quickly establishing priorities and delivering with limited lead-in time

Hold full, unrestricted working rights for New Zealand and be based in or actively relocating to Christchurch

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Simon Lawrence on 021 240 2620 or apply via the link below

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