The Company My client is a large well respected NZ entity based in Auckland central. Well known for its services, this is a premium brand and certainly serves NZ well in its offering. With a dominant market presence, this company can not only provide stability but a great career in finance where you are a member of a larger finance team. The company has a great culture, modern offices and great leadership. This role has arisen due to the impending retirement of the CFO, which has enabled an internal promotion to CFO, leaving the Head of Finance position vacant.
The Role The role of Head of Finance will report directly to the CFO. You will have responsibility for ensuring the finance function for the core business, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies is operating optimally to safeguard the company’s financial health, ensure its growth and contribute to achieving its strategic goals. Your key responsibilities will include:
Oversee and manage all company financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax planning, and risk management.
Ensure monthly management and Board reports are produced in an accurate & timely manner.
Provide business analysis support to areas of the business
Prepare the annual tax calculations for the core business and its joint ventures
Manage the year statutory reporting process and associated audits
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Lead the budget and reforecasting process
Ensure the continuous development and implementation of finance operating systems and processes to support business, noting this organisation uses multiple systems.
Ensure users have the correct security levels for accessing information and reports
Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities for the company.
Provide leadership, direction, and management to the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Assist the CFO in strategic planning and decision making on a company-wide basis to support the business.
Undertake other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO
Your profile: To be considered for this role, we are looking for a CA qualified Accountant who has been in a similar role or been operating as a Financial controller looking to take the step up. You key attributes will include:
Ideally experience as an Auditor in Big 4 audit firms, coupled with experience in large corporate commercial settings
Previous experience in a multi-entity complex business structures with size
Strong systems nous and intuition
Proven stability in your previous roles
Proven staff management – this role has 5 direct and circa 30 indirect reports
A collaborative, supportive and genuinely nice demeanour
An ability to question and be curious
Professionalism and integrity
A high level of commercial acumen
This is a very broad role where you can demonstrate your breadth of knowledge across all things finance. This organisation has a hybrid working culture and the team has team days. Monday and Friday everyone is in the office.
How to apply Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Megan Alexander in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.