Based at Mount Maunganui Office Management component Join a growing business that cares
About Higgins
Higgins (part of the Fletcher Building Group) is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. Many people have built great careers with Higgins over the last 50 years. As a member of the Higgins Green Team that opportunity is open to you as we work, grow and have fun together building tomorrows New Zealand.Our Bay of Plenty operations cover a wide range of activities including construction projects and the local area maintenance contract.
Based out of our Mount Maunganui office, you will be leading the financials for the Branch and managing the office which includes the administration/financial team. You will be responsible for working alongside our highly skilled Managers to achieve the strategic objectives of the Company.
Key Responsibilities:
Establishing financial and commercial controls and reporting protocols in line with required compliance, Group policies, culture and timetables
Recruiting, training and managing branch administrative staff (5 direct reports)
Office Management - overseeing systems, infrastructure, IT and communications
Completing and managing the financial and commercial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial reporting for the business to Group timetable
Working with Contract Managers to ensure contractual claims, cashflows, earned value, cost forecasting and reporting is completed
Providing financial and commercial support and training to operational and financial staff and management
Driving change, innovation and continuous improvement in support of business operations
Maintaining and building relationships with stakeholders including local partners, customers and suppliers
Experience and skills required:
Tertiary qualification in accounting or business. Those with AT, ACA or CA status or working towards will be viewed favourably.
Proven hands on experience in a financial and commercial role preferably within the horizontal construction and infrastructure industry.
Experience of leading teams and providing mentoring and coaching support
Knowledge of major ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX and JDE desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Phone and laptop
Fletcher Benefits programme – includes access to education funding for you and your family, share scheme and discounted health insurance
How to Apply:
Up for your next career step? If so, please apply directly online.You have an opportunity to become a part of a leading civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, as well as the wider Fletcher Building Group.
Only applicants entitled to work in NZ will be considered.
