" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFinance Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e Finance Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop an established finance team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad role across reporting, budgeting, forecasting \u0026amp; financial operations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with senior leaders and drive finance process improvements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re working with an established organisation looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance team and take ownership of a broad finance function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of five, this is a hands-on leadership role spanning both management and financial accounting. You\u0026rsquo;ll oversee reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial modelling and accounting operations, while partnering closely with senior leaders across the organisation.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It\u0026rsquo;s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the combination of leading people, getting into the numbers and providing meaningful financial advice to the wider business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe role will see you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee monthly financial and management reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate annual budgets and quarterly forecasting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee accounting operations including AP, AR, banking and reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure strong financial controls, policies and compliance processes are maintained\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with senior leaders, providing financial insight and advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage and improve finance systems and processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive continuous improvement across the finance function\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage key external relationships, including auditors and other providers\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The position has a strong focus on building an effective finance team while ensuring the organisation receives timely, accurate and useful financial information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone who brings a good mix of technical finance capability, leadership experience and stakeholder management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll ideally have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA relevant accounting, finance or commerce qualification\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0026rsquo; experience across financial and management accounting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience leading and developing a finance team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong budgeting, forecasting and business planning experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial modelling and analytical capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience across accounting operations and financial systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and relationship-building skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, solutions-focused approach\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn interest in improving systems, processes and ways of working\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The position description specifically looks for someone with strong financial experience alongside 3\u0026ndash;5 years\u0026rsquo; experience successfully leading and developing teams.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The opportunity This is a genuinely broad Finance Manager position with the opportunity to lead an established team, work closely with senior management and influence how the finance function operates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterested? Apply now or get in touch with Harriet Hrynkewycz for a confidential conversation on 0220982794. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475765\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "