Group Finance Manager

UP Education; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Education is seeking a Group Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting across a multi-entity organisation based in Ponsonby, Auckland. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong governance, and collaboration with the finance team and stakeholders to enable informed business decisions and growth.

The position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity within a dynamic, education-focused group.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA-qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and audit, who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Group Performance: Prepare accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support informed business decisions across the Group.
• Financial Control, Reporting & Audit Readiness: Coordinate month-end reporting, consolidations, financial statements and audit activities while maintaining strong financial controls and documented processes.
• Company Secretarial & Entity Governance Support: Support company secretarial, board and governance activities by maintaining statutory records, coordinating board papers, and managing compliance obligations.
• Finance Governance, Risk & Business Partnering: Strengthen finance governance by maintaining policies, controls and compliance frameworks while partnering with stakeholders to improve financial processes and decision-making.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements, system enhancements and integration initiatives by identifying efficiencies, simplifying workflows and supporting finance transformation projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit

Governance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

UP Education is a leading Australasian dual-sector education group, delivering foundation, vocational and higher education to domestic and international students. At UP Education, we are on a mission: to elevate and empower students to unlock their potential. Known for our agility, and responsiveness to the changing world. To find out more about us, please visit https://www.up.education/

Job Description

Permanent, Full-time | Ponsonby location

The Group Finance Manager is a hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, improving financial processes, and ensuring strong governance across a complex, multi-entity organisation. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and finance teams, you'll provide financial insights, coordinate audit and governance activities, and help build efficient, scalable ways of working that support informed business decisions and ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Group Performance: Prepare accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support informed business decisions across the Group.
• Financial Control, Reporting & Audit Readiness: Coordinate month-end reporting, consolidations, financial statements and audit activities while maintaining strong financial controls and documented processes.
• Company Secretarial & Entity Governance Support: Support company secretarial, board and governance activities by maintaining statutory records, coordinating board papers, and managing compliance obligations.
• Finance Governance, Risk & Business Partnering: Strengthen finance governance by maintaining policies, controls and compliance frameworks while partnering with stakeholders to improve financial processes and decision-making.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements, system enhancements and integration initiatives by identifying efficiencies, simplifying workflows and supporting finance transformation projects.

Qualifications

We're looking for a CA/CPA-qualified (or equivalent) finance professional with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and audit, who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes. You'll bring strong commercial judgement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach, with exposure to governance, multi-entity organisations or regulated industries viewed favourably.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be subject to a Ministry of Justice Check and must pass.

Why work with us

• Salary is aligned to experience & reviewed annually
• Supportive team environment with ongoing commitment to your training and development
• Fantastic opportunity to be part of an energising team and growing company
• This advert will close on the 26th of Aug, 2026.

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