Finance Manager | Lead Budgets, Analytics & Payroll

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd in Wellington is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a small team delivering high‑quality financial, data analysis, and administrative services to the organisation. You will oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and internal controls.

The role requires CA/CPA membership, payroll experience with payroll tax knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 and financial information

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or CPA membership is essential (CA/CPA Australia or CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience managing payroll with knowledge of payroll tax and employment legislation.
• Strong people leadership, coaching skills and experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit or health sector is desirable.
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written communication with high-quality documents.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and Financial Information Systems.
• Sound analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver high-quality financial, data analysis, and administrative services.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, analysis, and insight.
• Ensure internal controls and payroll and administration are well managed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Payroll knowledge

Analytical

Project management

Education

CA/CPA membership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Financial Information Systems

Job description

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd in Wellington is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a small team delivering high‑quality financial, data analysis, and administrative services to the organisation. You will oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and internal controls.

The role requires CA/CPA membership, payroll experience with payroll tax knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 and financial information