Practice Manager

BDO in New Zealand; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Hawke's Bay is seeking a senior Practice Manager to take a lead role in how the practice operates and performs. This pivotal position supports the partners with financial insight, reporting, governance, risk, people processes and practical improvements across the practice.

You'll work at both strategic and hands-on levels, influencing through collaboration to keep our team confident, capable and supported in delivering high-quality client service across the region.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior business or practice management role.
• Strong commercial and financial mindset.
• Experience with management reporting, budgeting, cashflow and performance metrics.
• Strong judgement around governance, compliance and risk.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to bring out the best in people through support, encouragement, and accountability.
• Ability to improve processes without overcomplicating them.
• Pragmatic, organised, and focused on getting things done.

Responsibilities

• Financial management - monthly reporting, budgeting, cashflow and forecasting
• Performance insight - providing partners with clear, practical analysis and recommendations
• Practice reporting - including national reporting and internal performance metrics
• Governance & compliance - supporting ISO, risk, and key practice requirements
• Systems & process improvement - ensuring our systems support efficient workflows
• People & practice management - helping ensure consistent, practical people processes across the team

Skills

Senior leadership

Management reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Job description

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

Join BDO Hawke's Bay and help drive the performance, operations and success of one of the region's leading professional services firms

• Varied and influential leadership role
• Work directly with senior leaders to help shape business performance
• Join a respected local firm with deep Hawke's Bay roots

At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world's leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership-style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.

About the role

Due to an upcoming retirement, we're looking for a Practice Manager to take a lead role in how our practice operates and performs.

This is a senior position that supports the partners with financial insight, reporting, governance, risk, people processes and practical improvements across the practice.

You'll suit this role if you enjoy variety, can work at both a strategic and hands-on level, and can lead through influence and collaboration, helping people feel confident, capable, and supported in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial management - monthly reporting, budgeting, cashflow and forecasting
• Performance insight - providing partners with clear, practical analysis and recommendations
• Practice reporting - including national reporting and internal performance metrics
• Governance & compliance - supporting ISO, risk, and key practice requirements
• Systems & process improvement - ensuring our systems support efficient workflows
• People & practice management - helping ensure consistent, practical people processes across the team

Experience & Attributes

• At least 3 year's experience in a senior business or practice management role
• Strong commercial and financial mindset
• Experience with management reporting, budgeting, cashflow and performance metrics
• Strong judgement around governance, compliance and risk
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to bring out the best in people through support, encouragement, and accountability
• Ability to improve processes without overcomplicating them
• Pragmatic, organised, and focused on getting things done

WHY BDO?

We're big believers in local knowledge and being there for our clients. With more than 100 years in the region, BDO Hawke's Bay knows the local business landscape inside out - and we love helping our clients grow and thrive.

We have a supportive, collaborative culture (with a relaxed vibe). We're known for being friendly and down-to-earth, and we genuinely value our people, our clients, and our local community. If you're ready to take on this pivotal role in our practice, we'd love to talk.

You must currently be in New Zealand and hold permanent work rights to apply.