Cfo

About The CompanyBuddle Findlay is a nationally renowned professional services firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service.

With a robust presence across New Zealand and market-leading capabilities in multiple service areas, the firm is entering a new phase of growth and transformation.

A commitment to integrity, high performance, and long-term client relationships underpins their success.About The RoleAs Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be a key executive team member, responsible for driving the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering a high-performance finance culture.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a central role in strategic planning, operational leadership, and commercial decision-making across Buddle Findlay.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the firm's financial strategy in alignment with strategic business goalsAct as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and senior leadership teamLead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvementOversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reportingDeliver data-driven insights and recommendations to inform strategic decisionsEnsure financial compliance, risk management, and optimal resource allocationCollaborate with business leaders to drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growthAbout YouYou are an experienced financial leader with a strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to influence at the executive level.

You bring strategic thinking, operational rigour, and a collaborative leadership style.Key RequirementsCA qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role for a medium to large commercial enterpriseDemonstrated success as a strategic business partner to a Chief Executive or senior executivesStrong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams (10+ staff)Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust across all levelsCommercially minded with a track record of driving business growth and operational improvementApplyTo find out more, please get in touch with David Ziebart or Mia Mrsic for a confidential discussion, or email :

• apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.At the appropriate stage, we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.To Tribe, we have our guiding light to show us the way.

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We encourage inclusion in every single interaction.

We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories.

We celebrate all points of view.

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We're all on a journey together so come along...Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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