Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
The Finance Manager – Transport & Infrastructure is responsible for all accounting support services functions for NZ businesses including month-end processing, journals, PB&F, audit, and management reporting processes, and supporting information for Alliance contracts.
The Finance Manager in the Accounting Services team will support the Head of Accounting Services / Senior Finance Business Partner in their allocated area to ensure alignment between financial operations and LoB strategy while delivering key services provided by the finance functions including:
Assist in building a culture of delivering timely, high quality and consistent financial support
Build and maintain relationships through the provision of trusted and trustworthy advice
Providing proactive and quality financial and operational support to the aligned LoB
Undertaking financial and project tasks to a consistently high standard
Analytical and able to probe information and data
Suggest & support continuous process improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with policy, The Downer Standards and relevant accounting standards
The role requires you to be a trusted partner and advisor providing support and insights on performance, being analytical, and driving business improvement and decision support. The ability to influence outcomes and manage stakeholders will be the key to success in this role
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, financial management
- Chartered Accountancy qualification
- Experience in providing financial and administration management support
- 7+ years’ experience in an equivalent finance role
- Demonstrated ability to think both logically and creatively, a business-focused approach, high degree of organisation and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to drive excellence
- Strong working relationships and business partnering experience with operational teams.
- Clear demonstration of leadership behaviors that empower others.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders and strategic projects.
- The chance to make a real impact in a growing business with an exciting pipeline of work
- Development programs and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 736394.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our kapa.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in commerce or financial management
- Chartered Accountancy qualification
- Experience providing financial and administration management support
- At least 7 years of experience in an equivalent finance role
- Business-focused approach with strong logical and creative thinking
- High degree of organization and commitment to continuous learning
- Demonstrated ability to drive excellence
- Strong relationship-building and business partnering experience with operational teams
- Demonstrated leadership behaviors that empower others
What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
