Lead a small finance team and turn reporting into practical decisions for a growing Taranaki organisation.
At a glance
Full time
Competitive salary package
Leadership opportunity
Small team leadership
About the role
In this senior role, you'll own financial reporting and performance, working closely with the CEO, senior leaders and Board to provide insights for business decisions. You'll lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day finance while keeping sight of the bigger picture. The work spans management and Board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and planning, alongside analysing performance and identifying improvements. You'll also have scope to improve systems, processes and dashboards, support business cases and investment decisions, and provide leadership continuity when needed.
What you'll do
Lead and develop a small finance team
Oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting and Board reporting
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial planning
Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities
Provide practical financial advice and commercial insights to support business decisions
Improve financial systems, processes, reporting tools and performance dashboards
Support business cases, investment decisions and longer-term planning
About you
Hold CA ANZ membership or an equivalent professional accounting qualification
Bring at least five years' experience in management accounting, commercial finance, business performance or finance leadership
Offer proven leadership experience, including leading, mentoring and developing others
Bring strong technical accounting expertise, including financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial analysis skills
Translate financial information into meaningful business insights and confidently present to senior leaders, Boards or governance groups
Have strong financial systems and technology skills, take ownership, and bring a collaborative, down-to-earth approach
Experience in a multi-site or multi-entity organisation is a bonus, not a must
Why you'll love it
You'll join an established, growing Taranaki organisation in the finance sector, working alongside an engaged leadership team. Your ideas will be welcomed, and you'll have the chance to shape how financial information supports business performance and future decisions. The role offers a competitive salary package, the opportunity to lead a team and scope to develop towards a more senior finance leadership position.
Sound like you?
Apply now with your CV, or contact People Passion for a confidential chat on 0800 HR FOR U or hello@peoplepassion.co.nz.
