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Finance and Business Performance Manager

Location:
Wellington
Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Reference:
1011530

Finance & Business Performance Manager 6-month Fixed Term | Porirua | $140k – $165k

A senior, hands-on finance leadership role with real influence.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role leads the finance function and plays a key part in financial performance, statutory reporting, governance, and decision support across the organisation.

You’ll manage a capable finance team, stay close to the detail, and ensure the organisation is well-governed, compliant, and commercially informed.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead the finance team (Management Accountant, AR and AP)
  • Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership
  • Prepare annual financial statements and manage the external audit
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements
  • Oversee month-end close and produce clear, insightful Board reporting
  • Manage group cashflow, forecasting and treasury activities
  • Provide hands-on management and financial accounting support when required
  • Back up key Management Accountant functions, including payroll
  • Review and authorise GST, FBT and PAYE returns
  • Support year-end tax analysis and work with external tax advisers
  • Ensure effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
  • Strong technical capability across financial and management accounting
  • Confidence managing audit, tax and compliance obligations
  • A practical, people-focused leadership style
  • Ability to step in and add value quickly
  • CA / CPA (or equivalent) preferred – NOT essential

Why this role

  • Senior corporate role reporting directly to the CFO
  • Competitive salary: $140k – $165k
  • 6-month fixed-term assignment with clear scope and impact
  • Fantastic culture and a cohesive, down-to-earth team
  • Free parking and EV charging
  • Modern premises with a high-quality on-site café
  • Porirua-based

If you’re a commercially sharp, hands-on finance leader who enjoys leading people, owning outcomes, and working in a high-quality corporate environment — this is a great opportunity.

If you are interested and fit the brief – please apply and I will be intouch either this week or on the 8th of Jan to talk over your CV.

THANKS.

mike.healy@h2r.co.nz
021 337 598

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