Financial Accountant

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in frozen B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, and foodservice, ARYZTA is listed on the Swiss stock exchange market and employs approximately 7,500 people around the world.

In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries, supported by large scale distribution centres in key locations and fuelled by the dedication and passion of valued employees.

We are currently seeking a results-driven Financial Accountant to join our New Zealand Finance team and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering across our Bakery Operations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative ANZ Finance team that values growth, balance, and accountability
• Step into a high-impact role that offers ownership and opportunity to develop your career
• Gain exposure to accounting and commercial business partnering in a complex food manufacturing environment
• Great company culture driven by strong Core Values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity & Care

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, supporting reporting processes, and partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance. This role offers a great blend of accounting, analysis, and commercial exposure.

Key Responsibilities will include

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support periodic reporting cycles, including trial balance reviews and insightful commentary
• Deliver detailed financial and operational analysis to identify performance drivers
• Provide actionable insights on variances, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting including sales, P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure

Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare and post general ledger journals including accruals, prepayments and amortisation
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations

Business Support

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with capital expenditure reviews and approvals
• Enter financial results into the Group reporting system
• Support audit requirements and queries
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects
• Provide cross-functional support across the ANZ Finance team

About You

We are looking for a results-driven and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

To be successful you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Working towards a CA or CPA qualification
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Great Plains)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Adaptable, flexible, and results driven

Your Application

If your experience, skills, and aspirations align with the requirements of the role and you are ready to take on this unique career-defining opportunity, we would like to hear from you - please APPLY ONLINE. For more information, please reach out to us via email to ***email_hidden***.