Senior Finance Manager

At Vitaco, we're dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, and Athena . As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years. With over 550 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and partners with co-manufacturers to deliver high-quality products to over 30 countries worldwide. Join our team as our Senior Finance Manager and be part of a fast-paced, innovative environment where teamwork and passion drive our success. About the Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager is a pivotal role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management. You’ll oversee the accounts payable, payroll, and financial accounting teams, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance, and treasury management. As a 2IC to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a crucial role in the annual audits, management reporting, and driving financial strategy while fostering a high-performing team culture. Key Responsibilities:

• People Management: Lead and motivate the accounts payable, financial accounting, and payroll teams. Manage workloads, set priorities, and ensure clear communication. Provide training and support to ensure continued staff development and performance.
• Year-End Audit: Work with the Group Financial Controller and external advisors to manage the annual audit. Manage audit queries ensuring accuracy and timeliness to meet deadlines.
• Financial Management and Reporting: Manage monthly management reporting and group consolidation. Ensure accuracy of the capex reporting, group balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Provide insights and analysis for month-end reporting packs.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in preparing capex and depreciation budgets. Ensure accuracy of budgets and meeting deadlines.
• Tax and Compliance: Oversee the preparation of indirect tax returns (GST, BAS, FBT) and ensure timely compliance across NZ, AU, Japan, UK, and China.
• Treasury and Cash Flow Management: Support the wider team in implementing the treasury policy. Monitor cash flow and foreign currency derivatives, ensuring effective management of banking facilities and cash position. Ensure efficiency and accuracy of treasury management while always looking for ways to improve.

What We’re Looking For:

• ACAANZ, ACCA, or CPA qualification with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, and indirect taxes.
• Proficiency in treasury management, including FX management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Navision preferred).
• Experience in an FMCG environment is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and innovative mindset.

What Can You Expect in Return?

• Working from home and flexible working arrangements (3 Days in office, 2 days from home).
• Great discounts on our products.
• Access to wellness initiatives.
• A day off on your birthday.
• Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts.
• A fun and supportive work environment.

Why is this the Next Great Opportunity for You? Vitaco is an energizing place to work, full of passionate people. You’ll work in an environment where people with commitment, drive, initiative, and entrepreneurial spirit work as a team to reach outstanding results. We respect our colleagues, customers, and suppliers, and we offer the freedom to act, challenge the status quo, and take responsibility. To be successful, you must be able to work proactively and collaboratively in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. Of vital importance is that you will be a solutions-oriented and self-motivated person who possesses an abundance of positivity, initiative, and a passion for "Empowering Healthier Lives.” To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. Applications will be considered before the closing date. Closing Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025#J-18808-Ljbffr