<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company<br /></strong></span><br />A fast-growing, product-led tech company is building an AI-native platform with strong momentum and global expansion plans. There are 2 x product engineering positions for a couple of different teams & funnels.</p><ul><li>High-growth, venture-backed product company building an AI-native marketplace</li><li>Lean, high-performance team focused on speed, ownership, and impact</li><li>Moving toward agentic / AI-driven product development (not traditional engineering)</li><li>Strong product-market fit with real revenue, users, and momentum</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Own and ship end-to-end product systems focused on growth or revenue, using AI tools to deliver measurable impact.</p><ul><li>Own and deliver end-to-end product systems (not just features or tickets)</li><li>Work on growth or monetisation funnels (acquisition, conversion, ads, revenue)</li><li>Use AI tools (LLMs, copilots, automation) to build faster and smarter</li><li>Ship continuously and iterate based on real data + measurable outcomes</li><li>Collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership to execute high-impact ideas</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile<br /></span></strong><br />A product-minded, full-stack engineer from a startup or high-ownership environment who ships real features and uses AI to move fast.</p><ul><li>AI-native or product-focused engineer who has shipped real features end-to-end</li><li>Background in startups / high-ownership environments</li><li>Comfortable across frontend, backend, and some data (SQL, analytics, etc.)</li><li>Strong communicator with commercial thinking (cares about outcomes, not just code)</li><li>Already using or highly comfortable with AI tools in your dev workflow</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Apply Today</span></strong><br /><br />Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.<br /><em>Reference Number: 06900-0013410532</em></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/QWxla3MuVnVqb3ZpYy42ODc3MS4xMDkxOEByaGluei5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong><br />My client is a well-established and growing New Zealand business operating in the manufacturing and technology space, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to both domestic and international markets. With a strong reputation for product excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, the organisation combines engineering expertise with commercial discipline to drive sustained growth.<br /><br />The business operates in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment, with ongoing investment in product development and global expansion. As the company continues to scale and evolve, the finance function plays a key role in supporting operational performance, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing meaningful insight to stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />The Finance Manager will report to the CFO with a dotted line to local senior leadership, taking ownership of the New Zealand finance function. This is a broad and commercially focused role, overseeing financial operations while partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business.<br /><br />Operating in a manufacturing and inventory-driven environment, you will play a pivotal role in supporting performance, driving efficiencies and providing insight to influence decision making.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Team leadership & development</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives</li><li>Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary on performance</li><li>Conducting in-depth analysis across margins, costs and variances, including manufacturing and operational drivers</li><li>Providing regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on KPIs, trends and business performance</li><li>Managing inventory accounting and ensuring accuracy across stock and cost of goods</li><li>Supporting capital expenditure planning, including financial modelling and business case development</li><li>Driving cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and optimise resource allocation</li><li>Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements</li><li>Partnering with internal and external auditors, supporting audit readiness and delivery</li><li>Acting as a key business partner across operations, supply chain and sales functions</li><li>Supporting systems and process improvements, including involvement in ERP implementation and optimisation</li><li>Contributing to strategic planning and long-term financial decision making</li><li>Demonstrated team leadership and development experience, including coaching, mentoring and building capability</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Profile</strong><br />To be considered for this role, you will be a CA or CPA qualified Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant, ideally with experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.<br /><br />You will bring a blend of technical strength, commercial thinking and the ability to operate in a dynamic, evolving business.<br /><br />Key attributes include:</p><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, inventory or project-based environments</li><li>Exposure to multinational or multi-entity business structures</li><li>A commercially minded approach, with the ability to generate insights and influence decision making</li><li>Confidence partnering with senior leadership, including direct engagement with a GM</li><li>Understanding of project costing and/or Bill of Materials (BOMs) accounting</li><li>A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and growth</li><li>Experience contributing to or leading ERP system implementations or upgrades</li><li>The ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience supporting or developing others</li></ul><p>This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, influencing outcomes and driving performance in a hands-on environment.<br /><br />The company also offers a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 days from home).</p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br />Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking the apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Ryan Robson in our South Island office on 03-563-1110</p><p><em>Reference - 06900-0012939341</em></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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uOTkzOTguMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong><br />This well-established, NZ-owned business operates within the FMCG sector, supplying high-volume products to both domestic and international markets. With strong brand recognition and continued growth, the company offers a fast-paced, commercially driven environment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation. <br /><br />This is a 3-month contract with potential to extend.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role sits firmly within the financial accounting function. You will take ownership of core reporting and compliance responsibilities, ensuring the integrity of financial information across the business.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly financial statements</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance</li><li>Month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Statutory reporting, including GST and FBT returns</li><li>Assisting with audit processes and liaising with external auditors</li><li>Fixed asset register management</li><li>Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls</li><li>Process improvement across financial reporting and systems</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong><br />We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Financial Accountant who has exposure to volume-based environments and who has the ability to build strong relationships across the business. We are looking for the following:</p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in a financial accounting role within a commercial environment</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge (NZ IFRS)</li><li>Experience in high-volume, transaction-heavy environments</li><li>High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills</li><li>Confident working independently and meeting tight deadlines</li><li>Strong systems skills (ERP experience preferred)</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Apply Today</strong><br />Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.<br /><br /><em>Reference Number: (06900-0012770468)</em></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/a2Vsc2V5LmxsZXdlbGx5bi41NjEwNy4xMDkxOEByaGluei5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
