Finance Manager

2 days ago

Upper Hutt Upper Hutt City New Zealand Advance Electrical Wholesalers Limited Full time

We're looking for someone who can keep our finances in great shape while leading our awesome finance team
If you love numbers, people, and making things run smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you.

Advance Electrical Wholesalers is 100% locally owned and operated.

Our primary focus is the supply of goods and services to the electrical trade, with seven branches in the Lower North Island — Manawatu, Levin, Kapiti, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wellington, and Porirua.

We're proud members of the Powerbase Group, a network of independent electrical suppliers. Our reputation for great service comes down to one thing — our people. We believe in teamwork, integrity, and doing things right the first time.

About the Role

As our Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for keeping our financial systems in top shape and ensuring our reporting is accurate and reliable. You'll work closely with our CEO, branch managers, and external accountants, while leading a small, capable team who keep things running day to day.

Here's a bit of what your week might look like:

  • Overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and tax compliance (GST, PAYE, FBT, ACC)
  • Preparing budgets, financial reports, and cash flow forecasts
  • Managing daily banking and cash flow to keep things on track
  • Supporting year-end reporting with external accountants
  • Providing financial advice and insights to the CEO and branch managers
  • Maintaining accounting systems, policies, and internal controls
  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting your finance team
  • Driving process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency

About You

You'll bring a mix of technical accounting expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership capability. You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed, but also confident providing financial insight at a strategic level.

Skills We're Looking For:

  • Strong analytical and financial management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and develop a small team
  • Attention to detail and a proactive, results-driven approach
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines and business needs

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Appropriate tertiary qualification in Accounting
  • Membership of a professional accounting body (CAANZ or similar) preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' commercial accounting experience
  • Experience in wholesaling, retail, or a similar industry is an advantage
  • Proficiency in NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Valid New Zealand driver's license
  • Successful completion of criminal and health pre-employment checks
  • Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Why Join Us?

At Advance Electrical Wholesalers, you'll join a supportive and values-driven team that takes pride in what we do. You'll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing, successful business.

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