Finance Manager / Head Of Finance

Are you a hands-on senior finance individual, ready to take ownership of the full finance function in a Head of Finance capacity?

This is for a high-performing, fast-growing business with operations in New Zealand and Australia.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, values-led organisation that's become a recognised leader in its field - combining innovation, tenacity, and commercial excellence to deliver exceptional outcomes for its clients.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll oversee the commercial, finance, and risk functions across two trans-Tasman entities.

You'll lead a small but capable finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting, while providing strategic advice to support growth and long-term value creation.

This is a broad, impactful role that blends operational finance with commercial leadership - ideal for someone who enjoys influencing strategy while staying close to the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and proactive financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across NZ and AU operations.

Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Managing Director and Board.

Lead and develop a small finance team, fostering excellence and accountability.

Manage cashflow, treasury, and banking relationships, ensuring ongoing liquidity and compliance with covenant requirements.

Oversee tax, risk, insurance, and foreign exchange management.

Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Support strategic decision-making with clear financial intelligence and commercial insight.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and commercially astute finance leader who thrives in a fast-moving, growth-focused environment.

You'll combine strong technical ability with business acumen and leadership capability.

Key skills and experience :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar (CA / CPA or MBA highly regarded).

Proven experience in financial management, ideally across NZ and Australia.

Strong systems experience (ERP optimisation, Dynamics 365, or similar).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset - calm under pressure and confident in decision-making.

What's on Offer

A leadership role with genuine impact across two growing businesses.

Supportive, high-energy culture driven by values of Tenacity, Innovation, Excellence, Alignment, and Integrity.

Opportunity to contribute strategically while leading day-to-day financial performance.

Competitive salary package and long-term growth potential.

If you're ready to step into a pivotal senior finance position where you can shape the future success of a thriving organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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