Finance Manager

• The Company An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide critical leadership and support during a key period of operational and commercial activity. This contract role offers the opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team, driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and delivering meaningful business insights. This is a hands-on position suited to a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly build credibility across operations, supply chain, and leadership teams. The Role Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function and partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure strong financial management and decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Leading month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Delivering accurate management accounts, forecasts and budgeting
• Providing commercial analysis to support operational performance
• Partnering with manufacturing and supply chain leaders to drive efficiencies and cost control
• Managing cashflow forecasting and working capital
• Monitoring inventory, production costs, and gross margin performance
• Supporting business planning and strategic initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory requirements
• Leading and mentoring the finance team during the contract period
• Driving process improvements and identifying opportunities for greater reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Your Profile You're an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with stakeholders across the business. You'll ideally bring: CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Finance Business Partner or Financial Controller
• Previous exposure to a manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or product-based environment
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and operational finance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• The ability to influence stakeholders across both finance and operations
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to hit the ground running
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities

Apply Today Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now. For a confidential discussion, contact Kelsey Llewellyn or Ronil Singh at Robert Half Auckland on 09 915 6700 Reference Number: 06900-0013527765

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