4 results in Christchurch, Canterbury

Financial Accountant

Middleton, Canterbury
remote
Contract/Temporary
50.00 - 60.00 NZD / Hourly
The Company My client is an innovative New Zealand technology business experiencing significant growth both domestically and internationally. Operating in a highly specialised and technically advanced environment, the organisation continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and future capability. This contract opportunity will see you join a close-knit finance team that plays an important role in supporting the organisation's ongoing growth and operational success. The Opportunity An immediate requirement exists for an experienced Financial Accountant to join the business on a contract basis. This is a broad role that combines technical accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, planning support and stakeholder engagement. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role will take ownership of key financial reporting and control activities while also supporting business performance through analysis, forecasting and stakeholder engagement.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, providing meaningful analysis around key business drivers and performance trends.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning processes, helping the business make informed decisions</li><li>Prepare consolidated reporting across multiple entities and assist with statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insights and challenge assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business initiatives, investment decisions and growth opportunities.</li><li>Assist with audit processes and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve processes and enhance the quality of financial information available to the business.</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting remains robust.</li><li>Support finance leadership with ad hoc analysis, projects and strategic initiatives as the business continues to grow.</li></ul>Your Profile We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant who has worked in a business with some size and scale. Ideally the successful candidate would have worked with a Group of companies and preferably with some exposure to import and distribution.You must have the following attributes:<ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar position</li><li>Strong month-end reporting and technical financial accounting expertise</li><li>Exposure to multi-entity and/or multi-divisional environments</li><li>Knowledge of foreign currency accounting and treasury processes</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uOTI5ODYuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-08T05:05:59Z

Financial Controller

Middleton, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
125000 - 150000 NZD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The CompanyOur client is a successful New Zealand business with a strong international presence and an exciting growth trajectory. Having built an outstanding reputation within its sector, the business continues to invest in its people, systems, and operations as it scales for the future.Growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join the organisation at a pivotal time. This is more than a traditional financial control position-you'll play a key role in strengthening the finance function, leading significant technical accounting initiatives, and helping build the foundations to support the next stage of the company's evolution.The RoleReporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function while providing leadership to a small, capable team. This is a broad role that combines technical accounting, process improvement and team leadership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a growing business.You'll take ownership of key finance initiatives while helping build scalable processes and controls as the organisation continues to grow. This is a genuinely hands-on role where you'll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, supporting the wider finance team when required, and leading by example.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading the month-end and year-end financial reporting process</li><li>Driving the transition to IFRS and ensuring ongoing compliance with reporting standards</li><li>Preparing consolidated financial statements</li><li>Leading the audit process and acting as the primary relationship manager with external auditors</li><li>Managing tax compliance across multiple entities</li><li>Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital</li><li>Developing and strengthening financial controls, governance frameworks and finance processes</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve systems, automation and reporting capability</li><li>Leading, mentoring and developing a team of two while fostering a high-performing finance function</li></ul> Your ProfileTo be successful in this role you will combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. You'll be confident operating in a growing business where priorities evolve, new challenges emerge, and there is genuine opportunity to make your mark.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>CA or CPA qualification</li><li>Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance leadership role</li><li>Strong technical accounting capability with extensive IFRS reporting experience</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading statutory audits and managing relationships with external auditors</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial, although not essential</li><li>Previous external audit experience within a Chartered Accounting firm will be highly regarded</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams</li><li>Strong knowledge of New Zealand taxation and statutory compliance requirements</li><li>A proactive, hands-on mindset with the willingness to work alongside the team when required</li><li>Experience improving financial systems, processes and internal controls within a growing organisation</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the agility to adapt as priorities evolve in a growing and dynamic business</li></ul>Apply TodayPlease 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 </td></tr></tbody></table>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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uMjExNDIuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-24T01:16:33Z

Financial Accountant

Middleton, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
110000 - 130000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a high-growth New Zealand technology business operating on a global stage. Driven by innovation, engineering excellence and ambitious growth plans, the organisation has built a reputation for pushing boundaries within a highly specialised industry. With a collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial mindset, the business offers employees the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges. Despite its impressive growth trajectory, the finance team remains close-knit, highly collaborative and deeply integrated with the wider business. Based in Central Christchurch, this is an opportunity to join a business where finance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than simply a reporting function. The Role Reporting into an experienced Finance Manager and working within a collaborative finance team, this Financial Accountant position offers a broad mix of technical accounting, commercial analysis and business partnering responsibilities. While ownership of month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes forms a key part of the role, there is also significant opportunity to add value through financial planning, forecasting and supporting decision making across the wider business. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ownership of month-end and year-end reporting processes</li><li>Preparation of financial statements and support of IFRS compliance requirements</li><li>Multi-entity consolidation and group reporting</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities</li><li>Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision making</li><li>Delivering meaningful analysis on business performance, trends and key drivers</li><li>Developing and maintain financial models and reporting tools to support business growth</li><li>Identifying risks, opportunities and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Supporting ERP and systems improvement projects</li><li>Contributing to the ongoing development of financial controls and reporting frameworks</li><li>This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their commercial exposure while continuing to build strong technical accounting capability.</li></ul>Your Profile My client is seeking a motivated and adaptable finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You may currently be working within Audit or Business Advisory Services and looking to make your first move into industry, or you may already have experience within a commercial finance environment. Ideally you will be in the final stages of your CA/CPA qualification or already qualified. Most importantly, you will demonstrate:<ul><li>The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation</li><li>A genuine interest in understanding the wider business and adding value beyond the numbers</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capability</li><li>Experience with financial reporting, management accounting or audit</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to accelerate their career within a growing and innovative organisation. Why Apply?<ul><li>Join a globally focused New Zealand success story</li><li>Broad role combining technical accounting and commercial finance</li><li>Significant stakeholder engagement exposure</li><li>High-growth environment with genuine career development opportunities</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team culture</li><li>Christchurch-based opportunity with exposure to a unique and innovative industry</li></ul>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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uMjE1NDAuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-08T04:52:44Z

Finance Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
130000 - 155000 NZD / Yearly
The Company Our client is a successful and growing New Zealand business that continues to strengthen its market position through ongoing investment in its people, systems, and operations. With continued growth and expanding operations, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business and play a key leadership role.The Role Reporting to senior leadership, this position will take ownership of the finance function while providing leadership to a small team. The role offers a broad remit, combining technical accounting expertise with operational and commercial responsibilities within a business that embraces modern systems and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary on performance</li><li>Management of tax compliance obligations, including GST, FBT, and income tax requirements</li><li>Preparation and review of monthly and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS</li><li>Ownership of statutory reporting requirements and external audit processes</li><li>Oversight of treasury functions, including cashflow management and foreign exchange activities</li><li>Leadership and development of the finance team, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Maintaining and enhancing financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks</li><li>Partnering with key stakeholders across the business to support decision-making and business performance</li><li>Driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul>Your Profile To be successful in this role, you will be a technically strong finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and leading from the front. You will ideally possess:<ul><li>CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification</li><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar leadership role</li><li>Strong IFRS financial reporting experience</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing external audits and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Exposure to treasury and foreign exchange management</li><li>Previous people leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in leveraging systems and technology to drive better business outcomes</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: 06900-0013432422 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/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uNjQ1MTkuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-07T21:41:39Z