Group Finance Manager – Shipping Principal

Were on the lookout for a Group Finance Manager Shipping Principal to play a critical role in the senior Neptune Finance Team. In this high-impact position youll take full ownership of the NPDL Shipping Principals financial results overseeing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accurate timely consolidated reporting for the NPDL Group. Youll lead the coordination of the US GAAP Group Audit for the Shipping Principal partnering closely with the global audit team to meet strict deadlines and compliance standards. Youll also collaborate with NPDL Finance and Global Tax to ensure statutory and fiscal obligations across the region are met with precision. Working hand-in-hand with the central finance team youll help optimise the groups financing and liquidity structure to support both operational and corporate needs. With multiple finance systems in play during our transition to a global platform youll bring a best-practice mindset to financial reporting and help embed a culture of strong financial control across the organisation.

Heres what you will be doing:

• Lead the monthly delivery of accurate financial reporting for Neptune Principals ensuring all data is supported with comprehensive schedules and submitted on time.
• Partner with Central Neptune Finance to meet all corporate reporting requirementslocally and group-widewith precision and efficiency.
• Drive successful audits for Neptune Principals ensuring all statutory obligations are met accurately and within deadline.
• Collaborate with the Group Finance Manager - Systems Integration to champion system improvements and elevate the functionality of Principals Accounting.
• Support local Neptune Agency accounting teams in implementing best-in-class policies processes and financial controls across the organisation.
• Provide timely and accurate month-end shipping accruals to support the FP&A teams financial analysis and decision-making.
• Manage the Principals fixed asset register and lease accounting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Take on additional responsibilities as neededyour adaptability and initiative will make a real impact.

Qualifications :

Heres what youll bring to the table:

 Qualified Expertise:

• Chartered Accountant with deep technical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Big 4 background a bonus bringing added rigour and best-practice insight

Global Financial Acumen:

• 5 years of hands-on financial reporting experience in fast-paced corporate or professional services environments
• 3 years in international finance with working knowledge of tax treasury and shared service models
• Proven success navigating complex audits including US GAAP group audits and local statutory requirements

Systems & Tools Proficiency:

• Confident user of CargoWise Finance and highly desirable experience with Oracle Fusion Financials
• Skilled in budgeting forecasting and leveraging data for meaningful business partnering

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Proven ability to lead a team
• Experience working across culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and deliver accurate information under pressure
• Proven problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset who leads by example

Communication & Influence:

• Strong communicator with excellent written verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly communicate finance policies and embed a robust financial control culture across teams

Added Advantage:

• Experience implementing IFRS 15 16 and 9
• Willingness to travel across the South Pacific as needed

This role can be based out of our Parnell office. You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Additional Information :

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus annual bonus)
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving - allows you to donate company money to causes of your choice
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

If youre ready to take the lead in a finance role that truly moves the needle wed love to hear from you. Apply now and help chart our financial course through the Pacific.

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