The Company My client is a global multi-national company with a significant brand name. The MNC purchased a specialist NZ entity a few years ago which has been rolled up into the Group and provides a specialised product to both local & global markets.The business in NZ is circa $30M revenue and has approximately 35 staff. As you will be part of global team, your reporting line will be directly to the Finance Director based in Chicago and have a dotted line to the local GM.Once up to speed, you can work a hybrid model of up to 2 days from home, provided you can support the business as and when required.The Role The role of Finance Manager / Plant Controller is a stand alone finance role in NZ whereby you have a very broad remit as follows:<ul><li>Drive plant performance, providing analytical data on materials useage, cost statements, P&L performance, manufacturing statistics and labour analysis</li><li>Drive the annual budget process</li><li>Own the monthly & quarterly forecasts and provide insights thereon</li><li>Complete transfer pricing regarding lease agreements</li><li>Ensure inventory control and manage the accounting for inventory</li><li>Analyse and interpret financial results to identify trends and activities to drive performance, providing commentary thereon for decision making</li><li>Provide strategic guidance to the business on customer performance and trends</li><li>Influence plant leadership to drive performance</li><li>Ensure the balance sheet is analysed and reconciliations are completed</li><li>Filing of NZ taxes</li><li>Be the super-user of the ERP systems</li><li>Manage the company insurances</li><li>Negotiate lease agreements with 3rd party vendors and customers</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, DOA and accounting policies</li><li>Leadership & development of others as required</li><li>Other ad hoc duties</li></ul>Your profile: To be considered for this role, we are looking for a Senior Finance professional who truly understands the Manufacturing cycle and driving performance from an Accounting perspective of a plant. You must have the following skills & attributes:<ul><li>Cost accounting and manufacturing experience</li><li>A broad commercial accounting background where you have demonstrated an ability to influence the business</li><li>Strong commercial acumen</li><li>An ability to be hands on</li><li>An ability to get involved in the factory operations and be a business partner</li><li>A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Accounting.</li></ul>How to apply Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Ronil Singh or Samir Sheth in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700. Job Reference No: 06900-0013286898 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cm9uaWwuc2luZ2guMzQ1NDkuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Saint Johns, Auckland
remote
Temporary
85 - 95 NZD / Hourly
The Company My client is a global multi-national company with a significant brand name. The MNC purchased a specialist NZ entity a few years ago which has been rolled up into the Group and provides a specialised product to both local & global markets.The business in NZ is circa $30M revenue and has approximately 35 staff. As you will be part of global team, your reporting line will be directly to the Finance Director based in Chicago and have a dotted line to the local GM.Once up to speed, you can work a hybrid model of up to 2 days from home, provided you can support the business as and when required.The Role The role of Finance Manager / Plant Controller is a stand alone finance role in NZ whereby you have a very broad remit as follows:<ul><li>Drive plant performance, providing analytical data on materials useage, cost statements, P&L performance, manufacturing statistics and labour analysis</li><li>Drive the annual budget process</li><li>Own the monthly & quarterly forecasts and provide insights thereon</li><li>Complete transfer pricing regarding lease agreements</li><li>Ensure inventory control and manage the accounting for inventory</li><li>Analyse and interpret financial results to identify trends and activities to drive performance, providing commentary thereon for decision making</li><li>Provide strategic guidance to the business on customer performance and trends</li><li>Influence plant leadership to drive performance</li><li>Ensure the balance sheet is analysed and reconciliations are completed</li><li>Filing of NZ taxes</li><li>Be the super-user of the ERP systems</li><li>Manage the company insurances</li><li>Negotiate lease agreements with 3rd party vendors and customers</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, DOA and accounting policies</li><li>Leadership & development of others as required</li><li>Other ad hoc duties</li></ul>Your profile: To be considered for this role, we are looking for a Senior Finance professional who truly understands the Manufacturing cycle and driving performance from an Accounting perspective of a plant. You must have the following skills & attributes:<ul><li>Cost accounting and manufacturing experience</li><li>A broad commercial accounting background where you have demonstrated an ability to influence the business</li><li>Strong commercial acumen</li><li>An ability to be hands on</li><li>An ability to get involved in the factory operations and be a business partner</li><li>A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Accounting.</li></ul>How to apply Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Ronil Singh or Samir Sheth in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700. Job Reference No: 06900-0013286898 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cm9uaWwuc2luZ2guMzQ1NDkuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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