Finance Manager with CFO Path | Commercial Business Partner

Harrows Contract Furniture; Timaru; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrows Contract Furniture in Timaru, NZ is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the finance function and partner with the GM, Leadership Team and Directors. The role blends financial control, commercial partnering, and a growing pathway toward CFO responsibilities.

You will lead day-to-day finance activities, manage month-end, cashflow, budgeting and statutory compliance while supporting Australian operations. This is a broad, influential role with room to grow as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA or progressing towards equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting for NZ & AU entities
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and debtors
• Provide commercial advice to GM, Leadership Team and Directors
• Analyse gross margin, stock, WIP, and product costing
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, year-end and statutory compliance
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and banking
• Support Australian operations and group entities
• Drive ERP and process improvements

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

ERP systems

Excel

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Education

CA / CPA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Harrows Contract Furniture in Timaru, NZ is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the finance function and partner with the GM, Leadership Team and Directors. The role blends financial control, commercial partnering, and a growing pathway toward CFO responsibilities.

You will lead day-to-day finance activities, manage month-end, cashflow, budgeting and statutory compliance while supporting Australian operations. This is a broad, influential role with room to grow as the business expands.