CFO

About The Company

Buddle 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 Role

As 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 Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the firm’s financial strategy in alignment with strategic business goals
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and senior leadership team
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to inform strategic decisions
• Ensure financial compliance, risk management, and optimal resource allocation
• Collaborate with business leaders to drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth

About You

You 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 Requirements

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To find out more, please get in touch with David Ziebart or Mia Mrsic for a confidential discussion, or email :

To 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. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…

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