Job Description

Finance Associate

Looking to take the next step in your finance career?

Join a trusted global leader in Animal Health and enhance your skills in this rewarding role.

• Fixed-term, full-time (15 months) – competitive remuneration and benefits
• Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington
• Career development: Gain valuable experience and grow your expertise
• Supportive environment: Work with a collaborative, professional team

Key Responsibilities:

As a Finance Associate, you will support the New Zealand operations within the Australia and New Zealand cluster, partnering with the Finance Business Partner and Business Unit to provide essential financial services and analysis. This includes:

Customer Onboarding & Engagement:

• Collaborate with finance, BSC, and Customer Effectiveness teams to manage customer onboarding, engagement, and credit terms.
• Ensure accurate subscription revenue recognition, manage balance sheet deferrals, and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain clear documentation to support adjustments to revenue or customer receivables under the subscription model.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Support the Finance Business Partner with periodic financial analysis to enhance decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements by simplifying, standardising, and automating manual steps.
• Help ensure financial controls are upheld, maintaining accuracy and integrity in monthly close processes.

Operational Support & System Proficiency:

• Develop expertise in financial systems and applications, including SAP, Local Planning Tools, and database tools.
• Provide additional support during peak periods, including assisting the Australian Finance Officer.
• Be prepared to travel a few times during contract to support business units in other locations (Sydney).

What You’ll Bring:

• Finance experience: Prior experience as a Finance Officer or Finance Associate
• Team player: Strong collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Organisational skills: Ability to interpret company policies and ensure compliance with financial controls
• Advanced IT skills: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• AR process knowledge: Experience in customer setup, AR management, and financial documentation
• Customer focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting customer expectations

What You Can Expect:

• Autonomy and support within a global, industry-leading organisation
• Opportunities to develop and enhance your financial skillset
• Flexibility and career growth, with exposure to new challenges and experiences
• A collaborative and professional workplace culture, driven by teamwork and continuous improvement

Ready to grow your finance career in a supportive, innovative environment? Apply now!

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Audits Compliance, Business Financial Planning, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Systems, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Controlling, Financial Statement Review, Information Management, Internal Financial Control, Management Controls, Management Process, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports, Relationship Management, Teamwork

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/23/2025

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