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Finance Manager | Overland Footwear
Finance Manager | Overland FootwearMerchant1948 • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Finance Manager | Overland Footwear

Finance Manager | Overland Footwear

Merchant1948 • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
18 hours ago
Job description

We’re Overland Group – the team behind Merchant 1948, Mi Piaci and Overland Australia. We’re a family‑owned footwear business with more than 30 stores across New Zealand and Australia, supported by a passionate Support Office based in Newmarket.

Our Finance Team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead our day‑to‑day finance operations, drive continuous improvement, and support the business across NZ, AU and our related entities, including Goodsole Limited (Xero).

This is a hands‑on leadership role with ownership of core finance processes, cash flow, reporting and system improvements, while guiding a team of four.

Why you’ll love this role

You’ll play a key role in strengthening our finance function, lifting processes, working across multiple systems, and supporting business decisions across retail, property, supply chain and SLT. You’ll also help shape future projects including ERP replacement, web re‑platforming and process automation.

What you’ll be responsible for

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and coach a Finance team of four (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant, and other finance support roles).
  • Ensure all finance tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Promote a positive, values‑led team culture.

Financial Operations

  • Oversee daily, weekly and monthly financial processes including invoices, payments, reconciliations and month‑end close.
  • Manage NZ and AU payroll reviews (processing supported by PAC / outsourced).
  • Ensure internal controls are strong and fraud risk is minimised.
  • Cash Flow & Payments

  • Lead cash flow management and daily forecasting.
  • Manage accounts payable and ensure payments align with delegated authorities.
  • Work with our China factory team on cash requirements and timing.
  • Reporting & Analysis

  • Deliver accurate month‑end reporting and variance analysis.
  • Partner with cost centre owners, property, operations and commercial teams.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and business case preparation.
  • Tax, Banking & Compliance

  • Manage statutory requirements, tax payments and audit information for external accountants.
  • Monitor bank covenants and prepare compliance reporting.
  • Oversee FX cover and banking operations.
  • Systems & Process Improvement

  • Work across NAV 2011 (Finance ERP), Ontempo (retail POS / inventory) and Xero (Goodsole Limited).
  • Investigate and improve system workflows, integrations and data accuracy.
  • Lead and support key projects including :
  • ERP replacement in the next 1–2 years

  • Web re‑platforming (impacting payment reconciliations)
  • Transfer pricing framework
  • Replacing invoice approval system (Plus One)
  • What we’re looking for

    Technical Strengths

  • Strong process improvement mindset
  • Excellent cash flow management
  • Confident with balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and historical clean‑ups
  • Experience across ERP / POS systems, retail systems, payment methods (Afterpay, Windcave, Shop Pay, Alipay etc)
  • Solid tax knowledge (GST, FBT), and understanding of multi‑entity accounting
  • Commercial acumen – business cases, sales metrics, negotiating with landlords and suppliers
  • Experience with inventory, budgeting and forecasting
  • Exposure to banking processes, covenants and treasury operations
  • Confidence working across NZ / AU / China or similar cross‑border structures
  • Leadership Qualities

  • Strong communicator and people leader
  • Proactive, accountable and solutions‑focused
  • High attention to detail
  • Values‑driven and collaborative
  • Experience leading a small finance team
  • Able to work independently and prioritise across multiple workflows
  • What you’ll bring

  • Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or similar leadership role
  • Experience in retail or multi‑site environments is highly advantageous
  • Strong systems skills and comfort working across multiple platforms
  • A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for modernising finance processes
  • What we offer

  • A supportive, people‑first culture
  • Opportunities to lead meaningful change
  • Work that spans NZ, AU and our wider group
  • Discounts across Merchant 1948 and Mi Piaci
  • A role where your impact is seen across the whole business
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