Finance Manager

Chow:Hill Architects is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team and take ownership of the organisation’s finance function. Reporting to the CEO, this is a broad and hands-on role combining financial management, commercial analysis, leadership and strategic support. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and Directors, lead a small team, and play an important role in supporting the ongoing growth and performance of the business.

What you'll do:

As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the full finance function while providing commercial insight and leadership across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor a team of three, including workload allocation, development and performance management.
• Partner with the CEO and Directors on financial and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare monthly P&Ls, Board reports and regular financial performance analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and weekly financial forecasts.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and long-term strategic objectives.
• Provide commercial analysis, including project profitability and pricing for new project bids.
• Oversee month-end, year-end and financial reporting, including reconciliations and General Ledger activities.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, billing, payroll and other core accounting functions.
• Ensure GST, FBT, RWT, tax and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and compliance across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve and implement finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Liaise with external accountants, advisors, clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Provide broader support to the CEO across business operations and HR matters.

What you bring:

• CAANZ or equivalent professional membership is preferred.
• 1–3 year’s experience in a finance leadership or management role.
• Strong experience across transactional accounting, month-end reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting and payroll.
• Proven experience leading, developing and supporting a finance team.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen, including budgeting, invoicing, debt recovery and cash flow management.
• Highly proficient in Xero and Excel.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand financial and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and results-focused, with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing effective business relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional services accounting experience, including WIP, earned value and project reporting, is desirable.

What's next:

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a real impact across the business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided and submitting your CV, along with a short covering note outlining your relevant finance leadership and commercial experience.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Willy McBride on +6493747331.