Finance Manager - Reporting and Cash Management

Finance Manager – Reporting & Cash | Auckland

Love numbers, strategy and making an impact? Join Downer as our next Finance Manager and play a key role in shaping financial performance across New Zealand and Australia.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Finance Manager to join our Transport & Infrastructure Accounting Services team in Auckland.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll combine your financial expertise and commercial acumen to deliver accurate reporting, optimise cashflow, and drive performance improvements across our business.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders across both NZ and Australia, providing insights that help influence decisions and improve business outcomes.

Ngā kawenga | What you’ll be doing

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead month-end processes, financial reporting, and OneStream submissions
• Drive sustainable cost management and provide analysis on functional cost performance
• Optimise cash collections and working capital, including cashflow forecasting and debtor management
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles across the business
• Ensure compliance with audit, tax, and internal control requirements
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes
• Provide mentoring and leadership to build a high-performing, collaborative finance team

Ngā pūkenga matua | About You

You’re a seasoned finance professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys translating numbers into meaningful insights. You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, accounting, or financial management
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a large or multi-entity organisation
• Strong background in financial reporting, cashflow management, and compliance
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive performance 
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a proactive problem-solving mindset

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you’ll love working with us

At Downer, we’re committed to delivering excellence - for our customers, communities, and our people. You’ll join a supportive and high-performing team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

We Offer:

• Access to Marram Health Care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Career progression and professional development opportunities, including our Inspiring Leaders Programme
• A company with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and sustainability
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now by clicking Apply and submitting your application. The reference number for this role is

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.