Finance Manager - Group Services

About the role

An established New Zealand professional services group is looking for a Finance Manager to lead its Group Services function. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a team of six, including two part-time, and act as a trusted advisor to the Board, Chief Executive and managers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a national finance and group services team that delivers accurate, timely results and strong internal and external service.
• Manage financial planning, budgets, forecasting and monthly Board reporting.
• Oversee debtors, cash flow, accounts payable, billing and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand legislation, statutory authorities and accounting standards, and manage internal audits.
• Work with the Chief Executive, Board CIO and IT Manager on information services strategy, technology procurement, budgets and rollouts.
• Oversee national facilities, security, business continuity and health and safety.

Required profile

• Proven leadership of finance, information systems and/or finance and administration teams, with the ability to motivate people to deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• A university degree, ideally with a post-tertiary accounting qualification (CA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in finance, systems accounting and cost control, with the ability to analyse data and prepare reports and projections.
• Knowledge of New Zealand payroll compliance.
• Experience delivering shared services, health and safety and business continuity.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a commercially focused organisation.
• Right to work in New Zealand; only people with the right to work may apply.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel analytic skills and thorough knowledge of integrated financial management systems.
• Information services knowledge and experience managing system change projects and continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, strong multi-tasking ability and willingness to work flexibly.

To apply, candidates submit their CV and a brief cover letter through the application link on the advert.