Management Accountant

Hynds is New Zealand's leading manufacturer and distributor of water and stormwater infrastructure solutions. With manufacturing sites across the country and a team of over 1,000 people, we're a proudly Kiwi-owned business with a strong track record of innovation and growth.

NZ-owned1000+ peopleManufacturingValues-led

Role Summary

This is a great opportunity for an experienced cost accountant to join Hynds' commercial finance team. Working at the intersection of finance and manufacturing, you'll play a key role in ensuring product costing accuracy, supporting month-end processes, and partnering with operations to drive performance across our manufacturing sites.

About The Role

• Monitor key areas within manufacturing with a focus on BOMs, inventory, and costing accuracy
• Work alongside the Finance Business Partner – Operations to support and improve performance across Hynds manufacturing sites
• Ensure manufactured products are accurately costed and understand the impact on overall business performance
• Drive the raw material monthly stocktake process to ensure accuracy of BOMs and inventory
• Provide timely variance analysis and manufacturing data to support the operation of our facilities
• Assist with CAPEX analysis, finished goods stocktakes, and ERP improvement initiatives
• Work closely with operations staff to improve manufacturing efficiencies and build strong internal relationships

Skills And Experience

• 4–7 years' experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Solid month-end financial accounting experience and ERP system proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills with high attention to detail and analytical ability
• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified or working towards — background in manufacturing or FMCG preferred

Benefits

• Join a stable, well-established NZ business with real career development pathways
• Work in a collaborative finance team with direct access to operations and leadership
• Be part of meaningful continuous improvement projects that shape how we manufacture
• Supportive culture where your contribution is recognised and development is encouraged
• Competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience

How To Apply

People enjoy working at Hynds because we genuinely invest in our team's development, value safety as a non-negotiable, and work together with a shared sense of purpose. We're guided by our values: A Place Where People Matter, Do What's Right, and Connect With Customers.

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