Finance Manager

The Company

My client is a privately held NZ business in the professional services space. They have operations in both Auckland and Hamilton. The company has a great feel where they celebrate success, work collaboratively and you can feel valued. Professional and down to earth, this will suit someone who mirrors those traits.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, provide strategic insight, and lead the finance function.

You'll take ownership of financial reporting, planning and analysis, compliance, and team leadership-playing a key role in supporting business growth and decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor and develop a small team of 3-4
• Foster a positive, high-performing and collaborative team culture
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders
• Attend board meetings from time to time

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including P&L and board reporting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor financial performance against budget and long-term strategy
• Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Manage cash flow forecasting and funding requirements

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee full financial operations including general ledger, AP/AR and billing
• Deliver accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (GST, FBT, RWT, etc.)
• Manage payroll processes
• Maintain robust internal controls, policies and procedures
• Liaise with external advisors and auditors

Business Support

• Support organisational performance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to operational and financial strategy
• Assist with HR-related processes and team development

Your Profile

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a contract to permanent opportunity so you need to be available immediately.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a senior accounting role
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability
• Solid understanding of New Zealand financial and tax legislation
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A desire and ability to be hands on
• An ability to be visible and provide leadership at the wider organisational level.

Preferred:

Experience within a professional services environment

Commercial mindset with the ability to influence business outcomes

You will need to be able to drive and travel to Hamilton once a month for a day to provide support to the operations in that location. A company car will be provided for this.

The business provides parking with the role, is social in nature, holding drinks on Fridays and having a community day where you can contribute to social good every year.

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or contact Ronil Singh or Kelsey Llewellyn.

Reference Number: 06900-0013485486

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