Finance Manager - Ag Emissions Centre

Overview

The Ag Emissions Centre plays a critical role in New Zealand's efforts to reduce emissions through shaping, funding and managing a research and development portfolio, building capability and infrastructure, and partnering with others nationally and internationally to deliver on our ambition and outcomes.

Reducing agricultural emissions is a critical contribution towards mitigating the impacts of climate change, meeting national and international emissions targets, and ensuring our primary industries thrive and continue to play their vital role in the New Zealand economy.

The Ag Emissions Centre aims to discover, develop, and make available practical and cost-effective technologies and practices for New Zealand farmers and growers to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

The Ag Emissions Centre is a key part of the Government's approach to reducing agricultural emissions.

In delivering to our vision and objectives we work with research organisations, government, Maori, the agri-industry, and farmers.

The Ag Emissions Centre is hosted by the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd and our employees are employed by the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd, who are dedicated to making a difference to the future of New Zealand by delivering world-leading research and through complex problem solving across diverse agricultural areas.

We operate independently within our host with dedicated funding and governance, and work with a wide range of research and development providers to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

Our primary location is the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd Grasslands Campus in Palmerston North.

What will you do?

Lead financial operations : Manage budgeting, forecasting, complex monthly reconciliations and reporting across the organisation.

Own funding reconciliations processes : Complete multiple funding and project reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting requirements.

Troubleshoot discrepancies, maintain audit-ready records, and uphold financial integrity and compliance.

Support strategic decisions : Translate financial data into insights that inform leaders, funders, and the wider team.

Collaborate across teams : Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to align financial strategy with the organisation strategy.

Align financial decisions with organisational goals and research priorities.

What you will bring

5+ years of experience in financial management, ideally within the research or government, environment.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in financial software and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Xero, Nav, or similar).

Experience using monday.com would be advantageous.

Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Familiarity with compliance frameworks and multi-partner funding structures.

Application information

This role will suit a passionate, talented, and collaborative person who is motivated to drive their career forward within this vital New Zealand organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply today using the link, including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Applications close : Wednesday, 22 October

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