Senior Finance Manager

First Focus; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Hybrid work

Coaching (Uprise)

Study days

Professional mentoring

Social events

Referral bonuses

Job summary

First Focus New Zealand is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the NZ finance function, partner with the General Manager, and support an acquisition strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will build a high-performing team, drive system and process improvements, and provide commercial insight to accelerate growth across NZ operations.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Zealand finance function across reporting, treasury and controls.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting.
• Oversee audits, banks and government compliance activities.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses.
• Develop governance frameworks and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

CA/CPA

Leadership

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA/CPA

Job description

Lead the financial future of First Focus New Zealand.

You know those finance roles that promise "leadership" but secretly mean fixing spreadsheets someone created in 2009? This isn't one of them.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to become the finance leader for our growing New Zealand business. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll partner closely with our General Manager, lead the New Zealand finance function, support an ambitious acquisition strategy, and provide the commercial insight that helps shape the future of our NZ operations.

This is an opportunity to build, influence and lead. You'll have the autonomy to strengthen the New Zealand finance function while partnering with senior leadership to support continued growth, acquisitions and commercial success.

About First Focus

First Focus is Australasia's leading managed service provider, recognised by Cloudtango as the #1 Managed Service Provider in Australia for nine consecutive years. For more than 15 years we've built our reputation on technical excellence, exceptional customer service and developing outstanding people. Today, we're proud to have almost 500 talented people across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

Our New Zealand business has grown to more than 100 employees and approximately NZ$30 million in annual revenue, with further expansion and acquisitions planned. As we continue to invest in New Zealand, we're looking for a finance leader who can help shape the next stage of that journey.

At First Focus, we believe great businesses are built by capable people who are trusted to do their jobs well. Our culture is collaborative, transparent and built around ownership. One of our core values is Be the Solution, because we believe the best leaders take ownership, remove obstacles and help others succeed. You can learn more about our values and culture at https://www.firstfocus.com.au/about-us/.

Why this role?

This is more than a finance leadership position. It's an opportunity to become the senior finance representative for a growing New Zealand business, working alongside experienced leaders while helping build the capability needed for the next phase of growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the New Zealand finance function with significant autonomy.
• Partner directly with senior leadership to influence commercial decisions.
• Support the successful integration of future acquisitions.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Improve systems, processes and financial controls that will support long-term growth.
• Position yourself for broader regional leadership opportunities as the business continues to expand.

And because this is New Zealand, we’ll avoid making any comparisons with Australia. We’ll simply say we’re looking for someone who enjoys building strong teams, making sound decisions and getting things done.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the New Zealand finance function across financial management, reporting and cash flow.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and year end reporting.
• Solid experience dealing with external auditors, banks and government agencies.
• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand accounting standards, taxation and statutory obligations.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, insurance and financial contracts.
• Provide leadership across payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and operational efficiency.
• Develop, mentor and lead the New Zealand Finance team.
• Help build a scalable finance function that supports continued business growth.

About you

You’ll be an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial judgement and the confidence to operate independently.

You’ll bring:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Around 10 or more years’ experience in commercial finance leadership.
• Strong New Zealand finance experience, including taxation and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience leading finance teams within a commercial environment.
• Excellent financial reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis skills.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear, practical financial advice.
• Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions or organisational change would be highly regarded.
• A leadership style built on collaboration, accountability and developing others.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary package between NZ$150,000 and NZ$170,000 plus KiwiSaver, together with a range of additional benefits.
• Free access to Uprise, providing confidential 1:1 coaching with qualified psychologists and counsellors.
• Flexible hybrid working that supports genuine work-life balance.
• "Never Stop Growing", including 10 paid study days each year, paid certification exams and salary increases for approved certifications (conditions apply).
• Our FastTrack mentoring program.
• Regular social events and a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Employee and client referral bonuses.

Ready to help shape what's next?

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you’ll have genuine influence, the opportunity to build capability, and the backing of one of Australasia’s most respected technology businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

Neurodiversity: First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

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