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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.\n Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.\nWe also offer:\nFree Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes.\n\nA $500 employee referral bonus.\n\nCompany benefits and partner discounts.\n\nOngoing learning and development.\n\nTe kōwhiringa | The Opportunity\nAs 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.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nManaging month-end and year-end reporting for Pacific projects and Downer-owned companies, including journals, allocations and reporting packs.\n\nConsolidating budgets, forecasts, balance sheets and cash flow.\n\nProviding accurate financial and project information to support project valuations.\n\nManaging balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, work in progress, inventory and journals for Pacific projects.\n\nManaging multi-currency payments and bank accounts across relevant jurisdictions.\n\nMonitoring debtors, cash flow, overheads, plant costs and utilisation.\n\nManaging audit requirements and coordinating tax and compliance calculations.\n\nEnsuring finance policies and procedures comply with legislation, accounting standards and Downer requirements.\n\nProviding technical accounting advice on financial policies, procedures and controls.\n\nSupporting project setup, recurring activities and closure.\n\nManaging capital expenditure approvals, budgets and forecasts.\n\nEmbedding Zero Harm, sustainability, quality and responsible practices in business decisions.\n\nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills:\nYou 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.\nYou must have:\nCommerce or finance degree.\n\nChartered Accountant qualification.\n\nSeven years’ relevant finance experience.\n\nFinancial and administrative management experience.\n\nStrong reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management skills.\n\nPractical, logical and creative thinking.\n\nStrong organisation and continuous learning.\n\nStrong stakeholder and communication skills.\n\nInitiative and composure under pressure.\n\nCommitment to Downer’s values: Excellence, Collaboration, Courage and Integrity\n\nBeneficial for the role:\nExperience in complex or trans-Tasman businesses.\n\nProject or contract accounting experience in an operational business.\n\nKnowledge of financial, tax, audit and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.\n\nExperience supporting high-performing teams and an inclusive, collaborative culture.\n\nKo wai mātou | Our Organisation\nThis 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.\nWe also offer:\nAccess to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.\n\nA supportive team environment.\n\nThe opportunity to contribute to a business with a strong focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and responsible working practices.\n\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply:\nHere’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. 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