Finance Manager (CA or CPA)

Lead people, strengthen processes, and elevate financial performance.

We’re looking for a Finance Portfolio Manager to guide a team of finance administrators supporting project and operational finance in our Infrastructure Services Sector. If you enjoy leading people, improving processes, partnering with the business, and ensuring financial accuracy, this is a role where you’ll make a real impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

You’ll join a supportive and progressive environment that genuinely invests in people. Enjoy hybrid working from Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch (other locations may be considered), alongside wellbeing and development-focused benefits, including:

• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and wellness centres


• Boost App – employee discounts and perks


• Southern Cross Health Essentials Plan – employer‑subsidised health cover


• Leadership and technical L&D opportunities


• Access to structured training through our Learning Academy

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll blend leadership, operational support, and financial expertise to ensure your team and the projects you support run smoothly.

You will:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of  finance administrators


• Oversee work allocation and ensure timely, high‑quality accounting output


• Support issue resolution between finance and the business


• Drive process consistency, standardisation, and adherence to accounting policies


• Manage month‑end and year‑end activities, reconciliations, and compliance


• Support forecasting, budgeting, WIP reviews, and financial insights


• Partner with operational staff to understand project performance and improve outcomes


• Monitor cashflow, working capital, and billing progress


• Champion continuous improvement and embed best practice

You’ll also contribute to refining and standardising processes as part of our Centre of Excellence, helping drive efficiency and consistency across the business.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with real influence across financial performance, team culture, and operational delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading a finance team, ideally during periods of change or uplift


• Strong technical accounting skills


• Confidence working in complex, multi-contract environments


• Ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights


• A collaborative style — someone who builds trust, speaks up and supports others


• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Commerce, Accounting, etc.)


• Relevant accounting qualifications - CPA/CA or working towards


• Experience with SAP or similar financial systems


• Industrial experience Desirable

This position is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of leadership, accounting excellence, and operational support.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button. 

Position Reference Number: 166202