Support Worker Team Leader Jobs in New Zealand

The Company
My client is privately owned global sporting brand with significant operations in NZ, rolling up to the APAC region. The NZ business is circa $50M and continues to grow market share. The brand is well known and globally has been in rampant growth mode. This is a dynamic industry and if you love to be part of a sporting brand, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The culture is great, with a tight knit team and great perks. The reason this role has come onto the market, is the incumbent is moving to Australia for family reasons.

The Role
The role of FM NZ will report to the ANZ Financial Controller based in Melbourne. You will have responsibilities for the following:

• Full financial overview of the NZ business including preparation and review of monthly financial statements, tax, annual audit, cost control and financial planning &analysis
• Responsible for maintaining a strong control environment
• Review & analyse financial and management reports and prepare commentary thereon providing insights into performance and opportunities
• Prepare budgets & forecasts, and business partner the business through regular performance reviews
• Play a key role in the annual strategic planning process
• Perform treasuring function – maintain cashflow optimally, and manage banking facilities and compliance
• Inventory management – oversee standard costing of inventory across all channels, oversee forecasting and demand planning
• Audit management
• Manage the tax & statutory reporting requirements, including transfer pricing
• Business Partner operations to ensure efficiency
• Be a point of contact for the legal department and including managing lease agreements
• Indirect management of the IT department
• Prepare annual insurance renewals and manage any claims
• Staff management and development of the finance team
• Participate in projects as required.

Your profile:
To be considered for this role you must be CA or equivalent qualified. You will be comfortable owning the NZ finance function and have the following attributes:

• A positive and growth mindset
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
• A desire to grow and learn
• Strong all round accounting experience where you have been across the full finance function
• Preferably staff management experience
• Strong Statutory reporting and IFRS knowledge
• Retail experience or wholesale would be a strong preference
• Business partnering capability with an ability to tell the story behind the numbers

This company offers a hybrid working model – Monday to Wednesday in the office and has a great culture with regular lunches provided. Some travel to stores and Australia will be required from time to time. The company also provides lots of benefits to its staff. If you are a great Finance Manager and love sport and a go ahead brand, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

How to apply
Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Megan Alexander, Nick Neutze, Tanya Beets or Vinze Quines in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.


Job Reference No: 06900-0013118152