Management Accountant (Fixed-Term)

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're seeking a Management Accountant to join our team on a seven month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting different departments of the business to make the right economic decisions by understanding their financial performance and the areas they support. You will be applying best practice financial disciplines and contributing to the accurate and timely preparation of the group management reports.

You'll concentrate on :

• Maintaining strong working relationships across the business with senior finance and operational management (understand their respective areas and assist with producing and presenting of financial information including monthly reporting).
• Completing general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and undertake general ledger analysis.
• Taking a lead role in the preparation of annual budgets with senior finance and operational management for their respective departments, forecasting financial performance using financial modelling techniques and understanding the economic environment.
• Providing financial reporting to management and assist in the preparation of business cases for projects.

You'll have opportunity to :

Mōhou ake | About you

We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant, ideally a qualified CA.

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Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values : Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Applications received 15 December 2025 onwards will be reviewed on our return from 5 January 2026 onwards. Wishing you a very Meri Kirihimete!