Whip Around was born in 2016, originally to help freight companies in New Zealand tackle their paper-based compliance burden. It was whilst working for some of the globe’s largest freight companies, that we saw first-hand how much time paper was costing fleet managers every day. Within a year, the US market was calling loudly as Whip Around met a clear pain point for businesses with fleets.  

Why this role is important to us:

We’re on the hunt for a commercially savvy, detail-obsessed Finance Business Partner who thrives on turning numbers into insight. At Whip Around, you’ll play a pivotal role in our finance team - helping to maintain financial integrity, drive smarter business decisions, and support growth.

You will have strong experience in accounting with the ability to partner with the business, challenge assumptions and translate the numbers into meaningful analysis that you can then communicate to others outside of finance. 

This is an initial six month fixed term contract, with a possibility of going permanent.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• You’ll work closely with business leaders to provide financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance, and drive data-informed decisions. You’ll also contribute to month-end close, process improvements, and strategic projects.

• You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, including processing journal entries, employee expenses, supplier payments, and ensuring accurate financial records.
• You’ll support month-end close and financial reporting, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of key financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• You’ll help maintain financial compliance by reviewing customer accounts for provisions and applying knowledge of NZ IFRS standards.
• You’ll support special projects such as transfer pricing implementation and assist with intercompany consolidation and reporting across entities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Qualified CA/CPA
• Experience working in one of the Big 4 Accounting firms (Advantageous)
• 8+ years of experience in similar roles
• Proficiency in Xero
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets 
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards
• Experience working in the tech or SaaS industry would be advantageous
• High attention to detail is a must
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• A proactive, curious mindset and the confidence to challenge the status quo
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills