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.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer 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 Opportunity

As 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 Organisation

This 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 737951

Please 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.