Title:  Finance Manager

Drive Growth. Be the Difference.

At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team in Auckland. Reporting directly to the Director, Country Finance (NZ), this pivotal leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial control, and compliance, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to influence business strategy and drive impactful decisions across multiple divisions.

As Finance Manager, you will lead a team of three and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with IFRS and group standards. You will manage the end-to-end financial control environment, lead audits, strengthen compliance across tax, treasury, and insurance, and support integration of new businesses through M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee financial reporting and statutory compliance, ensuring accuracy and alignment with IFRS and group policies
• Manage month-end close processes, reconciliations, and reporting deadlines
• Partner with Group Accounting and Internal Audit to ensure local policy implementation

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Collaborate with the tax team to deliver compliant reporting and support tax planning
• Oversee cashflow reporting, working capital management, and treasury compliance
• Manage insurance renewals and risk management with external brokers

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing accounting team
• Provide ongoing training, development, and performance management
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Business Partnering & Strategic Projects

• Partner with business unit leaders, Finance Business Partners, and global teams to provide insights that support strategy execution
• Contribute to financial due diligence and lead M&A integration activities
• Drive process improvements and support system upgrades, including SAP and reporting tools

Finance Leadership Team Contribution

• Actively contribute as a member of the NZ Finance Leadership Team
• Lead initiatives to enhance finance function effectiveness and efficiency
• Represent the finance function across the wider business and with external stakeholders

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics, plus CA/CPA qualification
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting and financial control, with at least 3 years in leadership
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, consolidations, financial statements, and audit
• Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development abilities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders
• Proven success in driving process improvements, system enhancements, and change initiatives
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment

This role offers a unique blend of technical finance expertise and strategic leadership, giving you the chance to influence business decisions and contribute to DKSH’s long-term success.

If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise into a commercially impactful role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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