Group Financial Reporting Manager at Synlait External Careers Site

Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, Consolidated financial statements, NZ IFRS, External audit management, Technical accounting, Financial controls, Risk management, Compliance frameworks, Variance analysis, Process improvement, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Leadership, Stakeholder management, Treasury

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

About the role We’re on the lookout for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our Finance team in Dunsandel. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the Group’s financial reporting, while driving strong governance, robust controls, and continuous improvement across reporting processes. You’ll play a critical role in leading external audit engagement, delivering high-quality financial insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board and supporting technical accounting requirements across a complex, multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities of this role include.. * Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with NZ IFRS and internal policies * Own and manage the external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit matters * Prepare reporting and insights for the Audit and Risk Committee, Executive Leadership Team, and key stakeholders * Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions and new accounting standards * Maintain strong financial controls and ensure the business remains audit-ready at all time * Deliver variance analysis and insights on balance sheet and key financial drivers * Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and reporting efficiencies * Support broader finance initiatives, including treasury, cash flow, and foreign exchange analysis where required About you You’ll be a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. You’re confident operating at a Group level and enjoy working through technical accounting challenges while improving processes and driving meaningful outcomes. Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:  * 5–7+ years’ experience in financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting within a complex or group environment * Strong experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements under NZ IFRS * Proven track record managing external audit processes end-to-end * Experience within a listed or large corporate environment preferred * Strong understanding of financial controls, risk and compliance frameworks * Exposure to multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments advantageous * ERP system experience (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools * CA ANZ qualification (or equivalent) with strong technical accounting capability * Proven ability to identify and drive process improvement initiatives About us – The Synlait Spirit Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit. Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day. We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us. We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world. At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success. What we offer: * Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts * Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy * B CorpTM certified * Social Club membership opportunities What's next? Apply now! Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

The Group Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of consolidated financial reporting and leading external audit engagements. They will provide financial insights to the Board and Executive Leadership Team while driving process improvements and maintaining robust financial controls.