Group Finance Manager

Gentrack; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance policy

Wellness subsidy

Enhanced parental leave

Great office environment (including a

Tennis court

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Gentrack is seeking a Group Finance Manager in Auckland, NZ to lead global financial operations, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and manage a team of accounting professionals. You will oversee revenue recognition, group consolidation, tax compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions, while driving process improvements and financial controls.

The role demands senior leadership, a Chartered Accountant, and extensive experience in multinational finance with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accountancy and people management experience.
• Public company governance and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience in technology or professional services with revenue and lease accounting.
• Experience managing finances for multi-divisional international businesses.
• Global payroll knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools to improve analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team.
• Oversee IFRS reporting, revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
• Manage global finance operations including AP/AR and payroll.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency, scalability and controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Global payroll

Leadership

People management

Interpersonal skills

AI fluency

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

AI tools

Job description

Group Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Auckland, NZ

Description

Gentrack provides leading utilities across the world with innovative cleantech solutions. The global pace of change is accelerating, and utilities need to rebuild for a more sustainable future. Working with some of the world’s biggest energy and water companies, as well as innovative challenger brands, we are helping companies reshape what it means to be a utilities business. We are driven by our passion to create positive impact. That is why utilities rely on us to drive innovation, deliver great customer experiences, and secure profits. Together, we are renewing utilities.

Our Values and Culture

Colleagues at Gentrack are one big team, working together to drive efficiency in two of the planet’s most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference. Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are:

• Respect for the planet
• Respect for our customers and
• Respect for each other

Gentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers. We are a diverse team who love our work and the people we work with and who collaborate and inspire each other to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers. At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do.

The Opportunity

As the Group Finance Manager reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the Global financial operations while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting for the Gentrack Group. Your responsibilities will extend to project accounting, revenue recognition, and management of the billing process and cash collection. Leading a team of financial accountants and transactional team, you will be instrumental in compliance with IFRS and corporate policy, preparation and interpretation of monthly management accounts, group consolidation, and the preparation and filing of tax returns and statutory accounts. Beyond operational tasks, you will contribute to leadership initiatives, driving change management, and focusing on continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency within the team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies and statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly Group consolidated accounts, annual reports and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting for revenue, leases, incentives (e.g. ESOP) and other key technical accounting areas.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the Group's financial reporting processes.

Audit, Controls & Risk Management

• Serve as key contact for the Group Auditors, and key partner to Audit and Reporting Manager for all Local Auditors ensuring timely and successful completion of annual audits.
• Develop, maintain and monitor effective internal controls across the finance function.
• Perform reviews of key revenue and financial processes to ensure compliance and control effectiveness.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of financial and operational risks.

Global Finance Operations

• Lead the global transactional finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Reporting.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability and accuracy across finance operations.
• Manage relationships with external accountants and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure global compliance obligations, including GST, VAT, FBT and other statutory filings, are met.

Treasury, Cash & Working Capital

• Oversee treasury activities, including cash forecasting, banking operations and working capital management.
• Support billing, collections and payment processes to optimise cash flow and maximise returns on excess funds.
• Manage global banking relationships, access controls and banking requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing global finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensure effective compliance with finance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

Demonstrates a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a genuine commitment to developing both self and others:

Professional experience

• Minimum of 10 years of accountancy and people management experience.
• Familiarity with public company compliance and governance, demonstrating a track record of adherence to regulatory standards.
• Experience in technology or professional services organizations with knowledge of revenue and lease accounting practices.
• Proven experience in managing finances for multi-divisional international businesses.
• Global Payroll knowledge, including expertise in international payroll processes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• AI fluency with the ability to use AI-enabled tools to improve financial analysis, reporting, controls and process efficiency.

Personal Attributes

• Chartered Accountant qualification is mandatory.
• Ideally familiar with NetSuite.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence and a commitment to achieving the highest standards.
• High levels of energy, sound judgment, and determination to achieve objectives with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Open-minded and consultative approach to problem-solving.
• Professional and respectful communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to provide and receive positive and constructive feedback.
• Creative problem-solving skills, showcasing adaptability and innovation.
• Drive improvements

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistant programme
• Life assurance policy
• One-off wellness subsidy
• Enhanced parental leave
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Great office environment (including a tennis court)
• A wide variety of learning and development programmes and opportunities

To discover more about Gentrack and how we’re transforming energy and water utilities with innovative solutions, please visit our website and LinkedIn.