5 results in Christchurch, Canterbury

Accounts Receivable Officer

Addington, Canterbury
remote
Contract/Temporary
30.00 - 32.00 NZD / Hourly
The Company My client is a well-established Christchurch-based organisation operating in a service-driven environment with a strong focus on customer experience and community impact. The business has built a reputation for quality delivery and operates with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. At the heart of what they do is a commitment to supporting people within the community, including working closely with individuals living with disabilities. This creates a genuinely purpose-led environment where the work goes beyond purely commercial outcomes, offering staff the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. With a stable and experienced leadership team, the organisation fosters a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to learn, develop and contribute across the wider business. The finance team is central to operations, working closely with both internal stakeholders and customers to ensure smooth financial processes and accurate reporting.The Role The Accounts Receivable Officer will report directly to the Finance Manager and join a collaborative finance team of six. This is a hands-on role focused on managing the receivables function while maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across invoicing, collections and reconciliations, while also acting as a key point of contact for customer queries. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Performing revenue analysis and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Daily bank reconciliations and allocation of incoming payments</li><li>Managing invoicing processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Monitoring debtor balances and supporting collection activities</li><li>Supporting month-end processes as required</li><li>Handling customer queries in a professional and empathetic manner</li><li>Maintaining accurate records within Xero</li><li>Assisting with process improvements across the receivables function</li><li>Providing general support to the wider finance team</li><li>This role offers variety, stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to take ownership of the AR function.</li></ul>Your Profile To be considered for this role, you will have prior experience in an accounts receivable or transactional finance position, with the ability to manage both the technical and relationship aspects of the role. You will bring:<ul><li>Experience in accounts receivable, including allocations and reconciliations</li><li>Confidence using Xero (or similar accounting systems)</li><li>Solid Excel capability</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders</li><li>A compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with customers</li><li>A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the wider team</li><li>Curiosity and a proactive approach to investigating issues and improving processes</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people as much as numbers and is keen to learn and grow within a supportive environment. There is scope for the right person to take on additional responsibilities over time, with mentoring available for those working towards CA/CPA.Apply Today 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.Job reference: 06900-0013420358 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uMzgwMjYuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-15T03:15:16Z

Management Accountant

Christchurch Central, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
120000 - 135000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a well-established New Zealand manufacturing business with a strong national footprint and growing international presence. With decades of operational history, the organisation has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, practical solutions to its customers across a range of industries. Employing several hundred staff, the business operates at scale with multiple sites and a complex supply chain. The culture is grounded, collaborative and performance-driven, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. The finance function is well embedded within the business, partnering closely with operations and leadership to support performance and strategic decision making. An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the Christchurch-based team.The Role As the Management Accountant, you will report to the Commercial Finance Manager and play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the New Zealand operation. This is a broad, commercially focused role with strong exposure to operational stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units</li><li>Providing detailed profitability analysis across products, customers and operational segments</li><li>Preparing regular reporting packs and delivering insights to support decision making</li><li>Partnering with operational and site managers to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Supporting sales and margin reporting, including weekly and ad hoc analysis</li><li>Maintaining integrity of the general ledger and ensuring accuracy of financial data</li><li>Contributing to business cases, modelling and feasibility analysis for new initiatives</li><li>Supporting audit processes and ensuring appropriate controls are in place</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and reporting</li></ul>This role offers strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence outcomes through meaningful financial insight.Your Profile To be considered for this role, you will ideally be CA or CPA qualified (or working towards), with experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment. That said, my client is open to someone earlier in their career who demonstrates the right attitude, initiative and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to grow into the role. What will set you apart:<ul><li>Proven ability to partner with the business and build strong stakeholder relationships</li><li>Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights</li><li>High attention to detail and ownership of your work</li><li>An inquisitive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve processes</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing, inventory or operational environments (highly regarded)</li><li>Strong Excel and systems capability</li><li>Confidence communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop</li><li>This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to operations, influencing performance and growing their commercial skillset over time.</li></ul>Apply Today 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. Reference Number: 06900-0011039371By 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uNzE1NDAuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-28T21:16:50Z

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
110000 - 130000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a large, internationally connected New Zealand business with a strong reputation for operational excellence, innovation and continued growth. With a substantial footprint across domestic and global markets, the organisation operates within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment where performance, strategic decision making and continuous improvement are highly valued. The business has invested heavily in both capability and infrastructure in recent years and continues to evolve its commercial finance function into a true strategic partner to the wider business. You will join a high-performing commercial finance team of four, reporting directly to an experienced and highly regarded Head of Commercial Finance. Based in Christchurch, the business offers flexible start and finish times alongside strong long-term career development opportunities.The Role The Commercial Finance Business Partner will play a key role supporting senior operational and commercial leaders across a broad product portfolio. This is a highly visible role focused on profitability analysis, forecasting, commercial insights and strategic decision support. You will partner closely with stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations and leadership teams to help drive performance and influence commercial outcomes. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Analysing product and channel profitability against forecast and budget expectations</li><li>Providing commercial insights and recommendations to support decision making</li><li>Supporting forecasting activities across revenue, trade spend, gross margin and operating performance</li><li>Delivering monthly reporting, dashboards and performance analysis for senior leaders</li><li>Building and enhancing financial models to support pricing, business cases and strategic initiatives</li><li>Supporting new product development and portfolio optimisation decisions through robust financial analysis</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders to improve financial understanding and commercial acumen across the business</li><li>Contributing to budgeting and long-range planning activities</li><li>Identifying opportunities for process improvement and acting as a proactive driver of change</li><li>Supporting capital investment analysis, ROI assessments and strategic projects as required</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with the business, challenging assumptions, and translating financial data into meaningful commercial insight. Your Profile My client is looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the wider business and contributing to operational and strategic decision making. You will bring experience within a commercial finance, management accounting or finance business partnering environment and be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. While a CA, CPA or CIMA qualification would be advantageous, it is not essential for the right person. You will also demonstrate:<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capability</li><li>Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business</li><li>The ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insights</li><li>Strong forecasting, reporting and financial modelling capability</li><li>A proactive and naturally curious mindset</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively</li><li>A desire to learn, grow and take ownership</li><li>Strong systems skills and a continuous improvement focus</li></ul>This role will suit someone who is driven, adaptable and looking for an opportunity to further develop within a large and commercially focused organisation.Apply Today 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 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uMDk2MDguMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-18T22:02:22Z

Finance Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
140000 - 160000 NZD / Yearly
The Company 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. 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.The Role 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. 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. Key responsibilities include:<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> Your Profile 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. You will bring a blend of technical strength, commercial thinking and the ability to operate in a dynamic, evolving business. Key attributes include:<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>This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, influencing outcomes and driving performance in a hands-on environment. The company also offers a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 days from home).Apply Today 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 03-563-1110Reference - 06900-0012939341By 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uOTkzOTguMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-02T02:02:15Z

Finance Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
130000 - 160000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a Christchurch-based, innovation-led business operating across engineering, technology and product development. With a strong reputation for delivering complex, real-world solutions, the organisation partners with a range of clients across advanced and emerging industries. Operating across a group structure, the business is continuing to grow and evolve, with a steady pipeline of projects and expansion into new markets. The culture is close-knit and collaborative, with a genuine family-first approach and a leadership team that values trust, autonomy and continuous improvement.The Role The Finance Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role within the leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function across a multi-entity environment. This is a broad, commercially focused role where you will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. A key focus will be project-based financial reporting - providing visibility across project performance, supporting planning and budgeting, and ultimately helping improve the commercial outcomes of client engagements. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing strategic financial insight to the Managing Director and wider leadership team</li><li>Leading budgeting and forecasting processes across the group</li><li>Delivering monthly management reporting with meaningful analysis and commentary</li><li>Managing cashflow, including forecasting and liquidity planning</li><li>Owning project financial reporting - tracking performance across project stages, identifying risks and supporting decision making</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders to improve project profitability and client outcomes</li><li>Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support investment decisions</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements</li><li>Overseeing transactional finance (AP/AR/payroll) with support from an Administrator</li><li>Driving system improvements, automation and integration between finance and project platforms</li><li>Leading continuous improvement initiatives across processes, reporting and controls</li><li>Mentoring and supporting junior team members</li></ul>This is a role where you can genuinely add value - not just report the numbers, but shape how the business operates and grows.Your Profile To be considered for this role, you will be a CA or CPA qualified Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with experience operating in a complex or project-based environment.You will bring:<ul><li>Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to operate at both a strategic and detailed level</li><li>Proven experience with project accounting, including tracking performance across project lifecycles</li><li>The ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights</li><li>Experience in multi-entity or group structures</li><li>Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision making</li><li>Strong systems capability, with a mindset toward automation and continuous improvement</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to take ownership</li><li>Leadership capability, with experience mentoring or supporting others</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to play a key role in shaping both financial performance and business outcomes. Apply Today 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.Reference Number: 06900-0013432422By 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uNTExMDUuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-06T03:29:56Z