Junior Finance Analyst

About the role

At Halter, we’re looking for a passionate, energetic, and customer-focused Junior Finance Analyst to join our growing team. Reporting to our Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in owning the day-to-day financial transactions that keep our business running smoothly. From processing invoices and managing accounts receivable/payable to ensuring our financial records are accurate and complete, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations.

But here’s the twist: this isn’t your typical finance role. We want someone who’s as passionate about our customers and technology as they are about numbers. Our finance function at Halter is all about collaboration. You’ll partner with customers, internal teams, and stakeholders to build strong, impactful business relationships.

We are looking for someone who can grow with us as we scale the finance team. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities and contribute to the team's development as we continue to expand.

At Halter, our core values are rooted in “Farmers, Ranchers, Animals, Always.” This isn’t just a slogan – it’s how we do everything, including how we manage our finances. You’ll be helping shape the future of our business with a unique approach to finance that truly puts people at the centre.

If you’re ready to make an impact, help us grow, and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you! This could be your first role out of university, or you are 1-2 years in the field and want to try something different.

Who are we looking for - these skills are essential for this role and reflect how we operate every day. We expect applicants to demonstrate evidence of these requirements in their resume, cover letter and interviews.

• Someone who’s not only comfortable with numbers but also passionate about learning and growing in the finance world. If you’re curious, teachable, and love to solve problems, this is your chance!
• You’re not just focused on the numbers – you get excited about building strong relationships, especially with our customers (farmers).
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or something similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key! You’ll be collaborating with a variety of teams, and your ability to clearly convey information will make all the difference.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment? We need someone who can manage time efficiently, prioritise tasks, and stay organised under pressure. The ability to juggle multiple projects while staying on top of the details is essential.
• Your keen eye for detail and accuracy will help ensure we’re always on track. Whether you’re reconciling accounts or analysing data, you’re always looking for the finer details that make a big difference.

Bonus things you could bring along to the role - These are not essential for you to apply

• If you’ve worked with accounting software like Xero, that’s a huge plus!
• Previous experience with month-end reporting, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, and completion of variance commentary.
• Ability to use data visualisation tools - Power BI, Tableau, etc.

What your day could look like

• Reconcile financial records and bank statements, keeping everything aligned and accurate so we’re always in the know about our financial standing.
• Maintain spot-on records of all financial transactions, track employee expenses, and manage debtor accounts to keep things running smoothly.
• Help wrap up the month with end-of-month closure tasks, making sure everything balances and is ready for the next chapter.
• You’ll get real-world exposure and on-the-job training that will complement your studies and help you apply what you’re learning in a practical setting. Think of this as your financial playground where you can grow and thrive!
• Support your fellow accounts team members whenever they need an extra hand, ensuring smooth sailing across all financial tasks.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• Every now and again a company comes along that disrupts and transforms an entire industry, leaving society in a better place. Few people get the opportunity to work at companies like these. Halter is an incredible technology transforming an essential industry. We have a genuine and shared connection to our mission to make a difference in the world.
• Our product changes the lives of our customers, directly improving their livelihoods and their lifestyle. Your work matters.
• Dedicate yourself to solving real-world problems alongside an epic team in a high-growth culture. The excitement, risk and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up on the global stage. Our ideas are truly valued, we are able to move fast, and our impact is real.
• State-of-the-art, dog-friendly office that’s been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city. Did we mention dogs and cows?
• Healthy body, healthy mind. We’re partnered with Southern Cross Health Insurance to support your well-being.
• We offer 6 months of fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks of fully paid secondary caregiver leave and many other parental benefits that support you and your family.
• Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
• Our time to recharge is valued, we’re offered wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave.
• We offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

Our Office First Approach

There’s a reason you visit your friends in person, live with your family and don’t do dinners over Zoom. Humans are wired for connection. We believe a world-class, in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams. 

Being office first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth, learning, impact, and building genuine long-lasting relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful and aligned work. We don’t like having heaps of rules or policies, but this means having strong, trusted relationships is critical.

Our office vibe is something special, it’s hard to describe until you’re here, but people at Halter who have come from fully remote or hybrid companies say they could never go back - the high energy and spectacular people they are now surrounded by everyday makes work so enjoyable. Your growth, your learning and your impact is truly unlimited here, and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems, innovating, building context, and constantly learning from each other.

About Halter

At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic.  Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard. We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

To find out more, visit our careers website, LinkedIn & Instagram.

Join our team

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!

Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.