Management Accountant - Trents Wholesale & Murdoch Manufacturing
About us:
We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure all South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Given the breadth of our cooperative, the opportunities for development are endless.
Our values:
At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.
About the role:
As the Management Accountant - Trents Wholesale & Murdoch Manufacturing, you will provide analysis and support to the Trents (Wholesale) and Murdochs (Manufacturing) teams , ensuring they have the information required to make sound and informed business decisions. You will assist with identifying process improvement opportunities with the Finance function, support the preparation of monthly management accounts. You will have key relationships with the wider Finance team and the Trents and Murdochs leadership and operations teams.
This role is fixed term for a 12 month period.
About you:
You will be an experienced accounting professional with experience in a FMCG business or similar. Ideally you will also have:
- Minimum of 3 years Finance experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to solve financial issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of staff in a clear and concise manner.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Personable with excellent relationship skills.
- University qualification in Accounting, or equivalent type qualification. CA qualification desired but not essential
- Minimum of 5 years Finance experience
- Experience in SAP.
Why join us?
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
How to apply:
Applications will close 11.59pm 30 April 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site.
If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.
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