Finance Manager

This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee all financial operations, direct corporate financial planning and structure, and report on financial performance. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated finance team, ensuring the firm's financial systems are robust, compliant, and support future growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CA/CPA or equivalent qualified finance professional with strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting skills, and excellent leadership abilities. Our client is a well-established company that values the growth and development of its employees. They offer a supportive work environment where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged. They are committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and integrity, making it an ideal place for individuals who value these principles. They also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring their staff remain at the forefront of industry knowledge.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of our client's financial operations. You will be responsible for coordinating, analysing, and reporting on the company's financial performance to various stakeholders. Your leadership skills will be crucial in managing a team of six finance professionals. You will also ensure that the company's financial systems are robust enough to support both current activities and future growth. Your role will involve preparing various tax returns as well as developing strategic financial forecasts. Additionally, you will manage the budgeting process from preparation to monitoring adjustments.

• Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure
• Coordinate, analyse, and report the financial performance to management, partners and the Board
• Ensure that the firm's financial systems are robust, compliant, and support current activities and future growth
• Lead and manage a finance team of six, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship
• Prepare and file Inland Revenue Department tax returns, fringe benefit returns and resident withholding tax returns
• Develop financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting processes, including budget preparation, monitoring, and adjustments

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position brings proven experience from a similar leadership role within the professional services industry. As a CA/CPA or equivalent qualified finance professional, you possess an in-depth knowledge of corporate finance principles, laws, best practices as well as strong analytical skills. Your excellent leadership abilities coupled with your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively manage a team and present complex financial information in a clear, understandable manner. Your strong organisational and time management skills will be crucial in prioritising and managing workloads.

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or a similar leadership role from the legal industry
• CA/CPA or equivalent qualified finance professional with an in-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads

How to apply? If this opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Consultant - Loic Lallement - loic.lallement@robertwalters.co.nz

Candidate Manager - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Loic Lallement on 09 374 7317.