General Manager, Commercial Finance & Planning

About the role

The General Manager, Commercial Finance & Planning will partner directly with the CFO and the executive team to drive TVNZ’s financial performance and strategic direction. This senior leader will oversee commercial finance, planning and business partnering functions, ensuring clear visibility of risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Finance, Planning and Business Partnering teams, providing high‑quality financial insight and analysis.
• Support strategic decision‑making and resource allocation across the organisation.
• Strengthen governance through ownership of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Internal Audit programme.
• Foster a high‑performing finance function, managing a team of seven (including four direct reports).
• Prepare board papers, present to executive meetings and communicate financial performance to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience at GM level or equivalent, overseeing complex planning or commercial finance functions.
• Degree qualified, certified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in finance processes, process improvement and business partnering across industries.
• Experience with driver‑based reporting and using it to improve performance.
• Enterprise risk management and internal audit experience is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including board‑level presentations.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and manage competing interests with limited resources.

Required skills