Finance Manager

Accounting Finance Manager Auckland Permanent / Full Time Partner with teams across the business to support growth and key decisions.

Drive process improvements and provide strategic financial insights.

Join a collaborative, high-performing team in a dynamic property environment.

The Company Tramco Group is a privately owned New Zealand property investment and management company with a diverse land and property portfolio valued at over $2 billion.

The property portfolio includes the Viaduct Harbour precinct in central Auckland and substantial land and property holdings across Auckland and the North Island, including Wairakei Estate, a 25,000-hectare property in the central North Island, featuring dairy, beef, sheep, forestry, cropping, geothermal operations, and conservation land, reflecting Tramco's commitment to responsible and sustainable land management.

Based in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, Tramco offers a collaborative environment where finance and commercial expertise contribute directly to the property and investment portfolio.

The Role As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing Tramco's finance function, combining hands-on financial management with leadership, strategic insight, and commercial oversight.

You will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while driving process improvements and supporting key business decisions.

Oversee the finance function, providing hands-on financial management, strategic insight, and commercial oversight.

Maintain the general ledger (Xero) and manage treasury, payroll, and supplier payments across the management company and property portfolios.

Prepare NZ IFRS-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, and quarterly reporting for the Board and stakeholders.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Ensure compliance with GST, FBT, PAYE, and liaise with external advisors on tax and regulatory matters Analyse financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.

Drive process improvements across finance systems, workflows, and internal controls.

Partner with operational and commercial teams to align financial processes with business goals and support investment and growth initiatives.

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and assist with audit preparation.

To be successful in this role, you will bring : CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of NZ accounting standards and best practices.

Solid understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Experience with applying Co-Pilot / AI tools in a commercial finance setting at a practical level is desirable.

Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data effectively.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word, with experience in Xero.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to balance operational and long-term priorities.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits Competitive salary matched to your skills and experience Collaborative and supportive team environment with exposure right across the business Modern office location in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour Onsite car parking Opportunity to contribute directly to strategic decision-making Innovative and forward-thinking company culture Should you meet the above criteria and be interested in a confidential discussion, please contact