Finance Manager : Cross-Border Lead, ERP & Systems

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 replat forming 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.

T ax, 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 replatforming (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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