Job Description Finance Associate Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join a trusted global leader in Animal Health and enhance your skills in this rewarding role. Fixed-term, full-time (15 months) competitive remuneration and benefits Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington Career development: Gain valuable experience and grow your expertise Supportive environment: Work with a collaborative, professional team Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Associate, you will support the New Zealand operations within the Australia and New Zealand cluster, partnering with the Finance Business Partner and Business Unit to provide essential financial services and analysis. This includes: Customer Onboarding & Engagement: Collaborate with finance, BSC, and Customer Effectiveness teams to manage customer onboarding, engagement, and credit terms.

Ensure accurate subscription revenue recognition, manage balance sheet deferrals, and perform monthly reconciliations. Maintain clear documentation to support adjustments to revenue or customer receivables under the subscription model. Financial Analysis & Reporting: Support the Finance Business Partner with periodic financial analysis to enhance decision-making.

Contribute to process improvements by simplifying, standardising, and automating manual steps. Help ensure financial controls are upheld, maintaining accuracy and integrity in monthly close processes. Operational Support & System Proficiency: Develop expertise in financial systems and applications, including SAP, Local Planning Tools, and database tools.

Provide additional support during peak periods, including assisting the Australian Finance Officer. Be prepared to travel a few times during contract to support business units in other locations (Sydney). What Youll Bring: Finance experience: Prior experience as a Finance Officer or Finance Associate Team player: Strong collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset Organisational skills: Ability to interpret company policies and ensure compliance with financial controls Advanced IT skills: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel AR process knowledge: Experience in customer setup, AR management, and financial documentation Customer focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting customer expectations What You Can Expect: Autonomy and support within a global, industry-leading organisation Opportunities to develop and enhance your financial skillset Flexibility and career growth , with exposure to new challenges and experiences A collaborative and professional workplace culture , driven by teamwork and continuous improvement Ready to grow your finance career in a supportive, innovative environment? Apply now! We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

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