Financial Accountant

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 16,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites. As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high-quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market. We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community, and looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo; to innovate and to learn fast We Care for the environment, our customers and each other We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions About the role We are looking for a commercially minded and driven Financial Accountant to join our New Zealand Finance team. Based in either Ashburton or Christchurch, this role requires travel between both locations and offers flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role across financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, ERP systems and business partnering. This is a broad and varied opportunity that provides exposure across both technical accounting and commercial finance, making it ideal for someone looking to continue to expand their experience and make a genuine impact across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams, you'll provide meaningful financial insights, support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys building relationships and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you. What will you be doing? Support monthly and year-end financial reporting activities, including reconciliations, accruals and provisions Prepare management reporting and group reporting submissions Manage direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, FBT, NRWT and income tax Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements Maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance processes Analyse financial results and investigate variances Manage intercompany transactions and branch transfer accounting Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities Utilise ERP systems and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and decision-making Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, controls and efficiencies About you You are a proactive and results-focused finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills. Analytical, curious and detail-oriented, you enjoy solving problems, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes. You are self-driven, deadline-focused and thrive working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You will bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or equivalent CA or CPA qualification preferred 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role Strong experience in financial reporting, tax compliance and internal controls Advanced Excel skills with a strong reporting and analytical background Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, BPC, Cognos or similar Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills Excellent communication and relationship-building capability Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in an agile environment A self-driven, proactive and resilient approach A collaborative team-player mindset Experience within manufacturing, supply chain or a complex operational environment will be highly regarded Some intersite travel required as part of this role. Why join us? We care.... Hybrid working available after initial training with WFH 1-2 days per week Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards Career development opportunities available at home and abroad Opportunity to join our mentoring programs Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart; opportunity to join the DEI council A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero For more information on this role please contact Carla Treuer on +61 497 323 252 or reach out via LinkedIn.