<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Apex Valves is a specialized company that designs, manufactures, and supplies innovative valve solutions. Their products are renowned for their quality and performance with a diverse product offering. They service a variety of industries including agriculture, residential plumbing and irrigation, utilizing advanced engineering to create reliable, efficient, and sustainable products. They are committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, as well as environmental responsibility and are widely considered leaders in their sector.</p><p>Originally a NZ owned and founded company, they were purchased by Watts Technologies (US MNC) 10 years ago and have continued to strengthen their market position, reputation and product offering. Under strong and dynamic leadership, they continue to grow and have ambitious plans for the future.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This role is highly commercial and dynamic in nature and will form part of their local leadership team. You will work alongside the Managing Director in NZ, as well as reporting to a VP, Finance, based in Shanghai.</p><p>The role of Financial Controller will manage a small team, as well as leading the local finance function with a strong commercial focus. You will have a broad remit and an opportunity to be more than just finance. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Act as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team by providing financial insights to support performance and drive long-term financial planning</li><li>Partner closely with operational leaders, including a highly capable plant manager to track productivity, support and implement cost saving initiatives and drive performance</li><li>Lead and manage the preparation of monthly rolling forecasts by working closely with the business</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support local decision making and enable growth initiatives</li><li>Lead and support the development of enterprise-wide key performance metrics to provide insights on opportunities for growth</li><li>Provide insights & recommendations on optimising and growing product and portfolios, through strong understanding of costs, pricing and margin</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Group in line with group reporting obligations</li><li>Develop, implement and enforce robust internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with Group standards</li><li>Responsible for ensuring tax compliance, including GST, income tax etc</li><li>Lead the annual audit</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your profile:</strong></p><p>To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with the following attributes:</p><ul><li>A proven finance leader with strong commercial nous and understanding of manufacturing processes</li><li>A genuine desire to engage closely with senior leadership and other business leaders to effectively partner the business</li><li>Strategic & visionary thinking with the ability to provide an advisory function to the business and translate this into breakthrough strategies</li><li>Commercial finance experience within a manufacturing environment</li><li>A high degree of emotional intelligence whereby you can positively influence those around you and confidently represent the local function</li><li>Preferably experience working in a global business with an understanding of working in MNC's with global reporting deadlines</li><li>A passion for what the business does and the products they produce</li><li>The ability and desire to be hands on with the finance function whilst not losing site of the big picture</li><li>Someone who is professionally driven and wants to continue to grow their career (there is a strong development pathway for the right individual)</li></ul><p>To be considered for the role, it is non-negotiable that you are based in NZ with relevant working rights and strong local experience. We are not considering candidates from outside NZ or those looking to relocate.</p><p><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Nick Neutze</strong> in our Auckland office on <strong>09-915-6700</strong>.</p><p><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Job Reference No: 06900-0013285333</strong></em></span></p><p> </p><p><br /> </p><p><em>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. 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<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a true New Zealand success story! Through their efforts they have established themselves as leaders in their field, and as a result, have been acquired by an overseas giant - who have plans to grow the business to even greater heights During this period of change, they are looking for a contract Finance Manager to own the reporting for the New Zealand entity, whilst also partnering across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Finance Manager, you will report directly to a CFO and have a dotted line to the Director of Finance in Sydney. You will be technically sound and come with an operational and commercial mindset to partner across the business.</p><p>You will be responsible for the following:</p><ul><li>Ownership of the month end reporting process for NZ</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Weekly sales reporting</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Partnering with Business unit GM's on business performance, preparing monthly KPIs</li><li>Budgeting and Forecasting</li><li>Ad-hoc duties and systems enhancements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your profile:</strong></p><p>To be suitable for this role you will be CA/CPA qualified and have worked in businesses with tight deadlines. You should also display the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Excellent MS Excel skills</li><li>Ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Exposure to inventory/stock is highly desired</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Samir Sheth</strong> in our <strong>Auckland</strong> office on <strong>09-915-6700.</strong></p><p><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Job Reference No: 06900-0013296472</strong></em></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>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:</em> <em><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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FtaXIuU2hldGguMTg3OTMuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong><br />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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />The role of Finance Manager / Plant Controller is a stand alone finance role in NZ whereby you have a very broad remit as follows:</p><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><p><strong>Your profile:</strong><br />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:</p><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><p><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Ronil Singh</strong> or <strong>Samir Sheth</strong> in our <strong>Auckland</strong> office on <strong>09-915-6700</strong>.</p><p> <br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Job Reference No: 06900-0013286898</strong></em></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /> </p><p><em>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:</em> <em><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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cm9uaWwuc2luZ2guMzQ1NDkuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a large well respected NZ entity based in East Tamaki. Well known for its services, this is a premium brand and certainly serves NZ well in its offering. With a dominant presence, this company can not only provide stability but a great contract opportunity.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />The role of the Finance Business Partner will report to the CFO and you will be working with a number of key stakeholders in the organisation. You will be responsible for the following: </p><ul><li>Business Partner with stakeholders to develop financial models, forecasts and cost estimates.</li><li>Analyse financial data to identify any risks or opportunities and areas for cost optimisation</li><li>Create pricing infrastructure and automated models</li><li>Track costs to budget and report thereon and make recommendations for any correction action</li><li>Conduct financial analysis of Business Unit performance, including identifying trends, patterns and opportunities</li><li>Updating the monthly forecast</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Profile</strong><br />We are looking for a Finance Business Partner who loves data and insights who is passionate about driving commercial outcomes for a top, well-being organization. You will need to demonstrate the following attributes:</p><ul><li>An ability to business partner senior executives and stakeholders with confidence</li><li>A questioning mind with an ability to analytically think</li><li>Pricing and financial modelling skills</li><li>Strong data extraction skills</li><li>An ability to bring a personable approach to the business whereby you can demonstrate finance as a value adding function</li></ul><p><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Samir Sheth or Kelsey Llewellyn</strong> in our <strong>Auckland</strong> office on <strong>09-915-6700</strong>.</p><p><em><strong>Job Reference No: 06900-0013296415</strong></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /> </p><p><em>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:</em> <em><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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FtaXIuU2hldGguMTk3MzQuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong><br />My client is a privately held NZ company that has passed through the generations and is very much a business that continues to evolve, grow and expand. It is one of those companies that continues to defy the current economic trends and has seen growth in this current climate through exceptional management.</p><p>The role of Financial Controller is newly created with the need to bring this hands on but strategic role into the business to help this business achieve its BHAG goals and continue the growth trajectory.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong> <br />The role of Financial Controller will report directly to the MD and be part of the SLT. The role will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial strategy whilst maintaining the financial records and providing the business insights that drive the decision making capability of the business. This role requires a hands on person who can get into the weeds but who can also operate at both a strategic and operational level. Your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Lead the company's financial planning and forecasting process to align with business objectives.</li><li>Drive the monthly management reporting capability which is currently done by the external CA firm, bringing effective reporting on a real time basis into the organisation</li><li>Manage cashflow, working capital and financial risk to support business growth</li><li>Manage foreign currency and treasury policies</li><li>Drive KPI performance measures, implementing these and driving the culture to achieve these through the introduction of more advanced dashboard and analytical capability</li><li>Act as a Financial Advisor to the business, partnering not only the family to challenge assumptions but also the SLT and cross functionally.</li><li>Ensure robust internal controls and processes are in place to safeguard the company assets and compliance</li><li>Partner with the external CA firm on statutory reporting requirements and other requirements as they arise</li><li>Support the IT function which is currently outsourced and oversee the effective systems platforms including upgrades and the introduction of any IT tools needed to drive the operational performance of this business</li><li>Indirect tax and other statistical returns as required</li><li>Staff management and leadership of the finance function</li><li>Other ad hoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your profile: </span></strong><br />To be considered for this role, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller that can drive the Finance function in this business. You will need to have the following skills:</p><ul><li>Prior experience accounting for inventory and warehousing</li><li>Experience managing a full finance function, including leading and developing a team.</li><li>An ability to work with the owners and proven ability to influence and direct the owners with critical thinking</li><li>A hands on approach but also strategic thinking</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to apply</span></strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Megan Alexander</strong> or<strong> Nick Neutze</strong> in our Auckland office on <strong>09-915-6700.</strong></p><p><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Job Reference No:</span></strong> 06900-0013273915</p><p> </p><p><em>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:</em> <em><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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVnYW4uYWxleGFuZGVyLjM5NDkxLjEwOTE4QHJoaW56LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong><br />My client is a privately held NZ company that has passed through the generations and is very much a business that continues to evolve, grow and expand. It is one of those companies that continues to defy the current economic trends and has seen growth in this current climate through exceptional management. With 80% of sales coming from Australia, the company has also got operations across NZ and more recently the USA.</p><p>The role of Financial Controller is newly created with the need to bring this hands on but strategic role into the business to help this business achieve its goals and ensure that the finance function keeps pace with the business.</p><p>With head office based in the Kaipara District location, this role can be based 100% at head office or alternatively split your time between Head office and a showroom office based in Albany/Silverdale.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong> <br />The role of Financial Controller will report directly to the GM and the Board. <br />The role will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial strategy whilst maintaining the financial records and providing the business insights that drive the decision making capability of the business. This role requires a hands on person who can get into the weeds but who can also operate at both a strategic and operational level. Your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Lead the company's financial planning and forecasting process to align with business objectives.</li><li>Drive the monthly management reporting capability which is currently done by the external CA firm, bringing effective reporting on a real time basis into the organisation</li><li>Manage cashflow, working capital and financial risk to support business growth</li><li>Manage foreign currency and treasury policies</li><li>Drive KPI performance measures, implementing these and driving the culture to achieve these through the introduction of more advanced dashboard and analytical capability</li><li>Act as a Financial Advisor to the business, partnering not only the family to challenge assumptions but also the SLT and cross functionally.</li><li>Ensure robust internal controls and processes are in place to safeguard the company assets and compliance</li><li>Partner with the external CA firm and external advisor on statutory reporting requirements and other requirements as they arise</li><li>Oversee the external audit process</li><li>Indirect tax and other statistical returns as required</li><li>Staff management and leadership of the finance function - team of two at Head office doing AP and AR.</li><li>Lead the functions of HR, IT and legal as required</li><li>Other ad hoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your profile:</strong></span> <br />To be considered for this role we are looking for an individual with the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Preferably CA or CPA qualified</li><li>A strong inventory control background</li><li>Proven Financial Control experience - we are looking for an individual who knows what good looks like and ensure this company has those disciplines.</li><li>Multi-currency and multi-entity reporting capability</li><li>SLT experience and proven experience supporting a Board.</li><li>Must be able to split their time between Head office and Auckland - with travel required</li><li>Proven ability to be both hands on and strategic</li><li>Alignment with the family values.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to apply</span></strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Megan Alexander in our Auckland office on <strong>09-915-6700.</strong></p><p><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Job Reference No:</span></strong> 06900-0013278732</p><p> </p><p><em>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. 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