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Wood is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis located in our New Plymouth office.

This position will provide strong management and leadership of the Accounting and Finance function for the Wood Training business and ensure that the financial controls, systems, budgets, reports, policies, and procedures are cost efficient, effective and robust, in order to safeguard the company’s assets.

Great opportunity to be a member of the Leadership Team taking an active part in achieving the company’s strategic direction and objectives.

Preparation and review of the monthly management reports including variance analysis to ensure the Management has all the necessary information to fully understand the financial performance of the business
Ownership of the monthly reporting process including preparation and submission of the monthly reporting (using Oracle) to Wood regional management, ensuring the strict reporting deadlines are met
Presentation of the financial information to Wood regional management on a monthly basis
Prepare the Special Purpose Management Accounts with external auditors (for the purpose of NZQA)
Complete income tax return in conjunction with external tax advisors
Fixed Assets Register and CAPEX
Cashflow management
Course pricing and reviews
Managing direct reports, setting their goals and monitoring progress to ensure their skills are fully utilised
As a member of the Leadership Team taking an active part in achieving the company’s strategic direction and objectives
Ensuring the company meets contract requirements and financial reporting requirements according to the statutory rules and organizational standards
Be involved with the application and ongoing development of procedures from the Quality Management System

CA qualified or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial leadership and management
Working knowledge of best practice in Finance and Accounting systems
Good understanding of NZ legislation applying to Finance, Accounting and Tax
Familiar with IFRS and local statutory financial rules and requirements
Familiar with accounting systems (preferably Xero and Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines
Effective leadership and management abilities
Strategic and proactive
Time and resources management
Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Coaching, counselling, and conflict resolution
Flexible with can-do attitude

Candidates must have full work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you’re an experienced Finance Manager, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.