Permanent / Full Time

Financial Controller

06 / 01 / 2026

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accountant - Chartered / CPA / Accounting

Description

The Company
A subsidiary of a significant NZ-owned and NZX-listed business with an impressive customer base and substantial domestic and international markets. The business is able to demonstrate strong growth and an unerring commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing investment in its operations and people.

The Role
Reporting directly to an impressive CFO, this role is responsible for all financial reporting and to ensure the integrity of the financial management and support processes in compliance with company, statutory and taxation obligations. 

Key responsibilities will include;

  • Ensuring the financial performance is effectively monitored against budget, forecast and prior periods
  • Lead all weekly, monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reporting requirements 
  • Budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Proactively prepare and provide ad-hoc or special management reports that meet the needs of the business
  • Cash performance reporting
  • Ensuring completion of taxation compliance returns for all taxation types
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external Audit requirements
  • Fixed asset management
  • Lead and develop direct reports
  • Support the CFO with ad-hoc tasks

To be considered for this position you must be a technically strong, fully qualified accountant (CA, CPA or equivalent). 

Specific industry experience isn’t necessary, therefore this role would suit someone who is already working in a medium to large business and looking for a step up in their career OR it would also suit someone who is currently in a large professional services firm and looking to make their first move into industry (ideally at a Manager level in an Audit or Technical Accounting service line).

What’s in it for you…
This is a superb opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of NZ’s largest employers, reporting directly to a CFO who will only enhance your career progression and professional development. There is a real opportunity to move internally across this group to support your growth.

If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below.

  • Ensuring the financial performance is effectively monitored against budget
  • A subsidiary of a significant NZX-listed business with an impressive footprint.
  • Penrose location - hybrid working arrangements.

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National Operations Manager

06 / 01 / 2026

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Management / Supervisor / Manufacturing

Description

About the Business
As a 100% Kiwi-owned and operated company with over 200 dedicated employees, Green Gorilla operates New Zealand’s largest commercial, industrial, construction, and demolition resource recovery facility, supported by a network of transfer stations. Their positive environmental impact is expanding across New Zealand, with exciting projects underway in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty as they continue to offer comprehensive recycling and waste solutions to their customers.

To support continued growth, customer retention, and operational excellence, we are now seeking an experienced National Operations Manager to lead performance across the country.
  
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the executive team, this role provides end-to-end national operational leadership across a network of Branch Operations Managers and Supervisors. You will set the operating rhythm, lift capability, and ensure safe, reliable, and customer-centric delivery of waste and recycling services at scale.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in multi-site operations, enjoys leading leaders, and brings calm, commercial judgement to complex operational and customer challenges.
Key areas of focus include:

  • Establishing consistent national operating standards and performance expectations
  • Driving service reliability, SLA achievement, and customer retention
  • Embedding a safety-first culture and strong critical risk controls
  • Improving productivity, fleet utilisation, routing efficiency, and cost-to-serve
  • Providing operational leadership for major tenders, renewals, and mobilisations

You will play a critical role in translating strategy into executable national plans, while developing leadership depth and succession across the branch network.
  
Key responsibilities

  • National Operational Leadership – Lead and coach managers of managers, building accountability, capability, and bench strength across the country
  • Customer Experience: Own national service performance, lead major escalations, and partner closely with commercial teams to protect and grow key contracts
  • Safety, Risk & Compliance – Champion Health & Safety excellence, oversee serious incident governance, and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory obligations
  • Operational Excellence – Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives, leverage data to remove bottlenecks, and own national budgets and resource planning
  • Tenders & Mobilisation – Provide operational input into service design, pricing assumptions, risk management, and ensure smooth, safe contract transitions

  
Key attributes
You will be a commercially astute, people-focused operational leader with experience delivering results through others in complex, asset-heavy environments.
You’ll bring:

  • Senior multi-site operations leadership experience, including leading managers of managers
  • Background in waste & recycling or adjacent sectors such as logistics, heavy transport, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial services
  • Strong health & safety leadership in high-risk operational settings
  • Proven success in improving service outcomes and customer retention in contract-based environments
  • Experience contributing to major tenders, bids, or large contract renewals
  • Solid commercial capability, including budget ownership and productivity improvement

  
Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Exposure to municipal or local government contracts
  • Experience with Lean, operational transformation, or Continuous Improvement frameworks
  • Working knowledge of NZ waste regulations and environmental consent requirements

You’ll be known as a calm, credible leader who can operate confidently from frontline to executive level — setting direction, holding the line on standards, and bringing people with you through change.
  
What’s in it for you?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a national leadership role where operational excellence, safety, and customer trust genuinely matter. You’ll have real influence over how services are delivered across New Zealand and the chance to shape the next phase of operational maturity for a critical national business.

If you’re motivated by leading large operational teams, improving performance at scale, and delivering reliable, essential services — this role offers both challenge and impact.
  
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV via the link below.
For a confidential discussion, contact Wayne Fry on 021 656 502 or email waynef@huntercampbell.co.nz.

  • Multi-Site, Contract-Driven Services
  • Executive Leadership Opportunity
  • 100% Kiwi owned company

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Commercial Analyst

05 / 01 / 2026

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accountant - Chartered / CPA / Accounting

Description

The Company 
Springer Nature is a world-leading global research and education organisation, known for advancing scientific discovery and publishing the world’s most influential academic content. With teams across more than 50 countries, the organisation enables knowledge-sharing at scale and supports the scientific community worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with complex data and contributing meaningful insight.

Role Summary
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will support monthly management accounts preparation and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, intercompany processes and monthly global consolidation tasks.

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting

  • Prepare monthly management reports for New Zealand, Australia and China.
  • Review SAP data for project profitability and performance variances.
  • Review and reconcile Hyperion data.
  • Prepare and review Smartview management reports.
  • Add insightful commentary on key drivers, trends and deviations.
  • Prepare and reconcile consolidation entries.
  • Support royalty preparation for India.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for NZ, Australia and China.
    • Support revenue budgets and lead preparation of cost budgets.
    • Full Time Employee budgets.
    • Provide supporting data for group presentations.
  • Support consolidation of budgets and forecasts, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.

Intercompany Processes

  • Support preparation and reconciliation of intercompany transactions for NZ and Australia.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Other

  • Product profitability analysis
  • Sales and revenue analysis

  
Qualifications & Experience
Education

  • CA/CPA qualified.

Experience

  • 3+ years’ commercial experience.
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
  • Previous consolidation experience advantageous (not essential).
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Energetic, positive and collaborative approach; comfortable with change.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with SAP/S4Hana, Hyperion or Business Central ideal but not essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident engaging stakeholders across different levels and regions.
  • Able to respond professionally and decisively in varied situations.

Why Apply?

  • Join a global organisation at the forefront of scientific discovery and education.
  • Work across multiple APAC markets with exposure to global consolidation.
  • Broad, hands-on role offering visibility and variety.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with flexible working options.
  • Strong career development across a complex international organisation.

Apply Now
To be considered for this position, submit your CV by following the link.
For a confidential discussion, contact Caroline Ledger on 021 240 9748 or email carolinel@huntercampbell.co.nz.

  • Global organisation where you'll work with international teams
  • Fantastic manager and mentor
  • Smales Farm based with hybrid working

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Finance Manager

05 / 01 / 2026

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accounting / Management Accountant

Description

The Company 
Springer Nature is a world-leading global research and education organisation, known for advancing scientific discovery and publishing the world’s most influential academic content. With teams across more than 50 countries, the organisation enables knowledge-sharing at scale and supports the scientific community worldwide.

If you thrive on partnering widely, working confidently with complex information and influencing decision-making through clear financial insight, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager within a purpose-driven global organisation.

Role Summary
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role manages monthly management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, modelling and consolidation across the portfolio. You’ll build strong relationships with research teams, provide high-quality analytical support, and play a key part in enhancing systems, processes and financial rigour.

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting

  • Lead the preparation of monthly management reports with clear performance commentary.
    • Partner with Research colleagues to understand revenue apportionment and allocation models.
    • Review and reconcile Hyperion data, ensuring accuracy across reporting.
    • Prepare and review Smartview management reports.
    • Add commentary and insights to the monthly results.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Prepare budgets and forecastsr:
    • Revenue budgeting and building the cost budgets.
    • Full Time Employee budgets.
    • Provide supporting data for group presentations.
    • Collaborate with NZ and UK teams on indirect cost budgeting.
  • Develop and own the consolidation model for the budgets and forecasts.

Other

  • Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis for senior leaders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.
  • Assist with broader Finance initiatives and undertake additional duties as required.

Core Competencies & Experience

  • CA/CPA qualified.
  • 3-5 years commercial experience within a complex environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business performance drivers.
  • Proven experience delivering high-quality financial analysis, insights and decision support.
  • Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
  • Advanced Excel capability.
  • Experience with SAP/S4Hana and Hyperion is advantageous (not essential).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive, collaborative and adaptable – able to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Why Apply?

  • Work for a globally recognised organisation with a powerful purpose.
  • Gain exposure across multiple international teams and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture, flexible working options and excellent career progression.
  • A broad and varied remit that will stretch and develop your FP&A capability.

Apply Now
To be considered for this position, submit your CV by following the link.
For a confidential discussion, contact Caroline Ledger on 021 240 9748 or email carolinel@huntercampbell.co.nz.

  • Global organisation where you'll work with international teams
  • Fantastic manager and mentor
  • Smales Farm based with hybrid working

Apply now