Finance Controller - Business Partner

About our client

Runacres Insurance, a respected and growing name in New Zealand Insurance broking, is seeking a highly strategic Finance Controller - Business Partner to join their leadership team. Partnering closely with the CEO and working alongside their equity partner, AUB Group (ASX listed) , this is a senior finance role with genuine influence on commercial strategy and growth.

About the role

As Finance Controller - Business Partner you’ll bridge the gap between Finance and Broking, providing commercial insights, financial leadership, and strategic analysis that drives decision-making and performance. You’ll lead financial planning and reporting, play a key role in M&A activity, and provide insights into client, portfolio, and market performance.

This role is hands-on yet strategic, with significant exposure to group reporting and executive decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO, leadership team, and broking managers to deliver commercial insights and financial guidance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in alignment with Runacres and AUB Group requirements.
• Drive analysis of revenue pipelines, portfolio performance, and new market opportunities.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and insurance regulations.

About you

We’re seeking a finance leader with technical expertise and commercial acumen to influence strategic outcomes.

You will bring :

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, strategic role where your expertise will shape the future of Runacres and it subsidiaries.

Apply now via Seek with your CV and cover letter, or for an informal chat call Steph Townsend or email to arrange a time.

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