Finance Manager

Bishop Associates Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

CA registration covered

Job summary

Brackenridge, a Canterbury based organisation supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, invites you to join as Finance Manager. You will lead the finance function day-to-day and partner with leaders to enable sound decision-making.

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance & Commercial Support Services, you will oversee reporting, budgeting, revenue, payroll, audits and compliance, while developing the finance team and aligning with Brackenridge’s values.

Qualifications

• Significant accounting and financial management experience.
• CA qualification or equivalent or active progress toward CA.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Proven experience leading and developing staff.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and team.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Provide financial insight to operational and senior leaders.
• Manage revenue, receivables, payables, taxation and controls.
• Maintain relationships with external funders and audit partners.
• Support payroll oversight and assist with compliance.
• Contribute to organisational-wide strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

CA qualification

People management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Bishop Associates Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

• Senior finance leadership with long-term development potential
• Values-led, purpose-driven organisation based in Addington
• Lead an established team and partner across the wider business

• Senior finance leadership with long-term development potential
• Values-led, purpose-driven organisation based in Addington
• Lead an established team and partner across the wider business

The Organisation

Brackenridge has been supporting people with intellectual disabilities, autism and complex support requirements across Canterbury for more than 25 years. At the heart of the organisation is a commitment to mana-enhancing support, enabling people to have choice and control and to live the life they choose.With a strong focus on person-centred support, partnership, continuous improvement and high performance, Brackenridge is an organisation where values are reflected not only in the services provided, but in how its people work together.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance & Commercial Support Services, the Finance Manager will take a lead role across the day-to-day finance function while contributing at a broader organisational level.

You will provide oversight across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, revenue and funding, payroll, accounts payable, client finances, audit and compliance. Working closely with operational and senior leaders, you will ensure financial information is meaningful, accessible and used to support sound decision-making.

You will also lead an established finance team, setting priorities, developing capability and supporting a collaborative, high-performing environment. As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the GM and have the opportunity to deputise when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.
• Manage monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Provide financial insight and advice to operational and senior leaders.
• Oversee revenue, receivables, accounts payable, taxation and financial controls.
• Maintain oversight of funding arrangements and relationships with external funders.
• Contribute to payroll oversight and provide backup when required.
• Support audit preparation and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting.
• Contribute to wider organisational initiatives as part of the senior leadership team.

About You

You will be an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and the confidence to lead people, build relationships and engage across the wider organisation.

You will bring:

• Significant relevant accounting and financial management experience.
• CA qualification or equivalent, or be actively working towards CA qualification.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Proven experience leading and developing staff.
• Sound knowledge of financial controls, compliance and audit requirements.
• Confidence working across accounting systems, with Xero experience advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial information into practical advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership.
• An adaptable, collaborative style and alignment with Brackenridge’s values.

Previous experience in the disability sector is not essential. More important will be your ability to understand the organisation, connect with Brackenridge’s purpose and bring the financial and leadership capability required to make an impact.

What’s in it for You?

This is an opportunity to join an established Canterbury organisation in a senior finance position with real breadth and visibility across the business.

You will work closely with an experienced GM, lead a capable team and have scope to continue developing your leadership career. For candidates still working towards CA qualification, the GM is a CA mentor and can provide ongoing mentorship throughout the process. Brackenridge will also cover the cost of your CA registration.

Once established in the role, there is flexibility around how you structure your working day, alongside onsite parking and support for ongoing professional development.