Finance Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance manager with broad operational experience to join our client, Hawkeswood Civil working circa 30 hours per week. The position is located in Brookby, East Auckland.

This career move offers plenty of scope and growth working within a smaller team, where making informed decisions with a reasonable level of autonomy is needed. Ideally you will have a CA qualification or experience in an SME preferably in construction or resources businesses. You’ll have a strong bias for action and be able to get up to speed quickly with the monthly financial cycle, establish your routine of deliverables and build relationships within the business.

For someone with initiative and capability, there is future scope to step up the level of leadership in the day-to-day running of operational and administration aspects of the business, supporting staff and directly impacting the business effectiveness and success, all within a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance & Accounting : with a broad remit that includes both financial and management accounting as well as overseeing month end processes, invoicing, payroll and more
• Commercial / operational administration : demonstrable ability to identify and implement improvements to processes to streamline and achieve quality and efficiency
• People and Processes : promotes a positive team spirit and is approachable and enjoys mentoring and providing day-to-day support and guiding the team to achieve objectives
• Business systems : involved with business continuity planning, capturing institutional knowledge and liaising with key external providers to ensure the seamless business operations

Skills, Experience & Attributes

We need someone with a "can do" attitude who takes pride in what they do and the following experience and competencies :

10+ years in finance or accounting roles with a focus on financial roles with a focus on processes and compliance, ideally underpinned by a bachelor’s degree in a related field. CA or CPA would be advantageous

Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate a team and to build trust and professional relationships both internally and with suppliers through effective communication

Commercial acumen and good legislative knowledge in employment, finance and health and safety areas with the ability to apply this in an operational setting

Proactive engagement in cross-business operations to gain valuable insights into opportunities and risks and put practical plans in place to leverage or mitigate these

The Business

Hawkeswood Civil is a family-owned business with a diverse portfolio spanning across waste recycling, gold mining and property development. They are committed to sustainable growth and creating value whilst maintaining a strong focus on family values and community wellbeing.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, send your covering letter and CV via the ‘Apply Now’ button. Or contact Kylee Dale on for a confidential conversation.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

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