Finance Manager: Lead Budgeting & Forecasting

Profile Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a hands-on finance function, partnering with senior leaders and delivering robust management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will oversee a small team, drive controls and continuous improvement, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

The role requires CA or equivalent, 5+ years in finance, strong modelling, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent preferred with hands-on leadership experience.
• Minimum five years of finance experience in a professional services or service-based environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with dashboard reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership; manage management reporting, month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis and scenario modelling for annual planning.
• Oversee tax compliance, financial controls, system integrity, receivables and payables, and payroll support.
• Manage banking relationships and year-end workpapers; liaise with external advisors on annual reporting matters.
• Provide people leadership for a small finance and administration team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Advanced Excel

Dashboard reporting

Communication skills

NZ working rights

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dashboard reporting tools

Finance platforms

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a hands-on finance function, partnering with senior leaders and delivering robust management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will oversee a small team, drive controls and continuous improvement, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

The role requires CA or equivalent, 5+ years in finance, strong modelling, and advanced Excel.