Finance Manager - Hokitika

Are you ready to lead financial operations in a dynamic, export-focused dairy business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement? At Westland Milk Products, we offer more than just a job—we offer a chance to be part of a high-performing team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing is prioritised.A Bit About Your RoleAs the Factory Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing financial operations across our Hokitika site. You'll lead cost accounting, asset management, and financial reporting functions, while supporting strategic decision-making and business improvement initiatives.Reporting directly to the GM Finance, you'll manage a small team and collaborate closely with production, marketing, IT, and the wider finance group. Your insights will help drive operational efficiency and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.A Bit About YouYou are a commercially minded finance professional with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results. You've spent several years working in manufacturing or dairy environments, and you're confident managing cost structures, asset lifecycles, and financial reporting. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach to problem solving.You're comfortable navigating ERP systems and thrive in fast-paced settings where innovation and change are part of the everyday. Your communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across departments will be key to your success.A Bit About The OrganisationWestland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island, with offices and production facilities in Christchurch and Hokitika. As part of the Financial Services business unit, this role supports our commitment to excellence, accountability, and innovation.Owned by the global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies—Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton), and EasiYo (Auckland)—form the Yili Oceania group. Together, we produce over 170,000mt of finished goods exported to more than 40 countries, generating annual revenue exceeding $1.3B—and growing.Where to from here?We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!Please submit your application through our careers page at westlandcareers.co.nz.Applications close on 25th November 2025. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.