Finance Manager (CA or CPA)
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead people strengthen processes and elevate financial performance.
Were looking for a Finance Portfolio Manager to guide a team of finance administrators supporting project and operational finance in our Infrastructure Services Sector. If you enjoy leading people improving processes partnering with the business and ensuring financial accuracy this is a role where youll make a real impact.
Why This Role Stands Out
Youll join a supportive and progressive environment that genuinely invests in people. Enjoy hybrid working from Auckland Wellington or Christchurch (other locations may be considered) alongside wellbeing and development-focused benefits including:
- Fitness Passport discounted access to gyms and wellness centres
- Boost App employee discounts and perks
- Southern Cross Health Essentials Plan employersubsidised health cover
- Leadership and technical L&D opportunities
- Access to structured training through our Learning Academy
What Youll Be Doing
Youll blend leadership operational support and financial expertise to ensure your team and the projects you support run smoothly.
You will:
- Lead mentor and support a team of finance administrators
- Oversee work allocation and ensure timely highquality accounting output
- Support issue resolution between finance and the business
- Drive process consistency standardisation and adherence to accounting policies
- Manage monthend and yearend activities reconciliations and compliance
- Support forecasting budgeting WIP reviews and financial insights
- Partner with operational staff to understand project performance and improve outcomes
- Monitor cashflow working capital and billing progress
- Champion continuous improvement and embed best practice
Youll also contribute to refining and standardising processes as part of our Centre of Excellence helping drive efficiency and consistency across the business.
This is a handson leadership role with real influence across financial performance team culture and operational delivery.
What Youll Bring
- Experience leading a finance team ideally during periods of change or uplift
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Confidence working in complex multi-contract environments
- Ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights
- A collaborative style someone who builds trust speaks up and supports others
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (Commerce Accounting etc.)
- Relevant accounting qualifications - CPA/CA or working towards
- Experience with SAP or similar financial systems
- Industrial experience Desirable
This position is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of leadership accounting excellence and operational support.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds including Māori and Pasifika people LGBTTQIA Women Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 166202
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Providing essential infrastructure services Australia & New Zealand-wide. Safe, sustainable & cost effective solutions for our communities. Learn more.
