Finance Lead

About the Role

Our client is a well-established company within New Zealand's primary sector, known for its significant industry presence. The organisation is highly data-focused, with Finance playing a vital role in supporting business performance and strategic decision-making. It offers a collaborative work environment, strong leadership, and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fortnightly gross margin reporting, delivering insightful analyses that aid management and Board decisions.
• Collaborate with the Planning and Reporting Manager to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of inventory, sales, and cost of sales information.
• Conduct financial analyses to uncover risks and opportunities, making well-informed recommendations to enhance business outcomes.
• Work closely with stakeholders on business improvement projects, including enhancements to systems, reporting processes, and business intelligence tools.
• Lead and develop the finance team by providing coaching, mentorship, and effective leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and Chartered Accountant (CA) membership.
• Proven experience in management accounting within a corporate context.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with business units.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including capabilities in financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and using data to drive decisions; familiarity with Dynamics 365 is advantageous.
• A proactive and commercially oriented mindset that enables strong relationship building, opportunity identification, and results delivery.

Additional Information

This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance leadership skills, influence important business choices, and take ownership of a diverse financial portfolio within a respected New Zealand company. Supported by experienced leaders and provided with autonomy, you will be well positioned for career advancement as future opportunities emerge.