Finance Coordinator

Overview

The Finance Coordinator plays an essential role in enhancing the efficiency and success of the Finance function by providing high-level coordination, administrative, and operational support directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role fosters clarity, structure, and momentum in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, acting as a crucial link across the Finance department to ensure alignment of priorities, commitments, and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Leadership Team by managing leadership schedules, governance procedures, reporting cycles, planning, and strategic projects.
• Coordinate meetings, governance activities, and preparation of reporting and presentation materials.
• Maintain registers for actions and decisions, assist in project implementation, and streamline communication within the Finance function.
• Facilitate smooth information flow allowing the CFO and leaders to concentrate on high-impact outcomes.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates are highly organised and proactive professionals comfortable with juggling multiple priorities and bringing clarity and order to complex environments. They establish trusted collaborations across all organisational levels, communicate effectively, and maintain professionalism while driving progress.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in complex business settings.
• Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities with strong time and priority management.
• Proficient in preparing reports, presentations, and formal business documents with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
• Experience handling meetings, governance frameworks, reporting cycles, projects, or business initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, building credibility and trust across organisational levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Qualifications in business administration, finance administration, or project coordination or equivalent practical experience are beneficial.

Key Attributes

• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Robust relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset emphasizing follow-through and accountability.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and precision.
• Ability to stay composed, adaptable, and focus on solutions in a dynamic setting.

Work Culture and Benefits

Silver Fern Farms is devoted to creating positive impact through its people, farmers, and global customers, emphasizing community, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship. The company provides subsidized health and life insurance benefits, opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth, and supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work policies.

Additional Information

This full-time role is based in Dunedin or Christchurch, New Zealand. Applications are assessed on receipt and the position encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, championing an inclusive and equitable workplace.