Group Finance Manager

A leading sustainably focused organisation in East Auckland is seeking a Group Finance Manager to join their Group Finance & Commercial division. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping financial planning, analytics, and commercial decision-making across the business. You will be at the heart of driving high-quality management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic projects that impact the future direction of the company. The organisation offers a supportive environment where your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and collaborative approach will be highly valued. With flexible working opportunities and a culture that encourages continuous improvement and open communication, this role provides the perfect platform for you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to both the team and wider business.

The opportunity!

• Take ownership of group-wide financial models and regulatory frameworks, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all planning tools and processes.
• Lead monthly management reporting, annual budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, and 10-year plans by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Enjoy a workplace that values open communication, teamwork, and ongoing professional development through knowledge sharing and training opportunities.

What you'll do:

As Group Finance Manager based in East Auckland, you will be responsible for steering the financial planning activities that underpin the organisation’s success. Your day-to-day work will involve maintaining complex financial models that drive budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple divisions. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to prepare management reports packed with analytics that inform board-level decisions. By leveraging advanced BI tools like PowerBI, you’ll deliver meaningful insights into business performance while supporting new investment initiatives through rigorous scenario analysis. Your ability to communicate openly with colleagues ensures that everyone is aligned towards shared goals. You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement efforts—suggesting enhancements to safety practices or operational standards—and contribute to industry benchmarking projects that keep the organisation ahead of market trends. Through coaching others and facilitating effective teamwork, you’ll help foster a culture of excellence throughout the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain the accuracy and integrity of group financial planning models, regulatory models, and budgeting tools to support robust decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive financial modelling support, pricing models, and other analytical frameworks as required.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management reports and dashboards with detailed analytics for variance commentary in board reporting.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial productivity processes by collaborating with finance business partners and commercial managers.
• Build and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecast models, 10-year plans, and ad hoc modelling requests in partnership with senior leaders.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts for internal review and board presentations, ensuring clarity and actionable insights are delivered.
• Deliver insightful analytics on business unit performance including revenue growth analysis, profit and loss reviews, cash flow assessments, operating variances, and key performance indicators using BI tools such as Power BI.
• Conduct financial modelling for new investment proposals, growth scenarios, acquisitions or disposals to inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitate industry benchmarking exercises and analyse market trends to provide context for performance delivery targets.
• Coach and guide colleagues across the organisation when required while fostering open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

What you bring:

To excel as Group Finance Manager, your background should include significant experience in analytical roles within finance or commercial settings. Your technical qualifications, such as being a Chartered Accountant will ensure you have a solid foundation in accounting principles. Strong modelling skills is key, with Power BI experience being advantageous to generate actionable insights from complex datasets. Your ability to communicate clearly helps foster trust among colleagues while supporting collaborative problem-solving efforts.

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification is essential for this position as it underpins your technical expertise in accounting principles.
• At least five years of relevant analytical experience within finance or commercial environments demonstrates your proven track record in delivering results.
• Exceptional communication skills allow you to build relationships across diverse teams while influencing outcomes positively.
• High level of commercial acumen ensures you understand broader business drivers beyond pure finance metrics.
• Expertise in writing macros in Excel as well as using other accounting software packages supports your ability to automate processes effectively.
• Sound understanding of finance mechanics equips you to interpret balance sheets, cash flows, profit/loss statements accurately.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities enable you to coach others while promoting collaborative behaviours within teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels supported in their professional journey. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous opportunities for ongoing training and development. The company fosters a culture built on open communication, encouraging everyone to share ideas freely which leads to continuous improvement across all areas of operation. By joining this team, you become part of an environment where dependability is celebrated, and where your contributions truly matter both inside the office and out in the wider world.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career forward and hear more about this opportunity please apply for this role or send your CV directly to Laura via laura.sanford-scutt@roberttwalters.co.nz

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, dependable, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, interpersonal skills, continuous improvement, team

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 Laura Sanford-Scutt on +64 9 374 7300.