Regional Finance Manager - Waikato - - 42854 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Finance Manager to lead the finance function for our Hamilton region. This is a senior, hands on role where you’ll partner closely with operational and leadership teams, providing clear financial insight that supports sound decisions across projects and contracts.

You’ll take ownership of regional financial performance while guiding a small team, balancing detail with the bigger picture in a fast moving construction environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead regional financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and reconciliations
Own budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
Manage WIP, cashflow, cost control and forward workload reporting
Provide commercial support to project teams, including contract reviews and analysis
Oversee key processes such as stock, claims, bonds, insurance and FBT
Coach and support finance and administration staff, building capability and confidence

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or a related discipline
5+ years’ experience in a senior accounting or finance role
Experience in construction, civil contracting or project based environments
Strong financial analysis skills with the confidence to question and challenge
Clear, practical communication style and the ability to work across diverse teams
Experience leading or supporting others, or readiness to step into people leadership
CA status or progress toward CA is welcome, with support available.

Come join the Higgins Team:

Leadership role where you can shape exceptional financial management processes while coaching, mentoring & developing your team
Competitive salary package
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In house technical training and leadership development programmes
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Support for school holiday programmes and tutoring
Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.