Strategic Finance & Performance Leader — Chartered CA

Rotorua Lakes Council; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join us as Kaiwhakatere Pūtea | Manager - Finance & Business Performance. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, treasury, business performance, revenue, and payroll.

You will guide financial strategy, support major investments, and ensure robust financial stewardship for a complex organisation with over $140 million in annual revenue and $1.2 billion in assets.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with senior leadership experience.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
• Ability to lead through complexity and change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, treasury, business performance, revenue, and payroll.
• Influence long-term financial sustainability and capital decisions.
• Partner with elected members and senior leaders to deliver outcomes for the community.

Education

Chartered Accountant designation

Job description

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join us as Kaiwhakatere Pūtea | Manager - Finance & Business Performance. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, treasury, business performance, revenue, and payroll.

You will guide financial strategy, support major investments, and ensure robust financial stewardship for a complex organisation with over $140 million in annual revenue and $1.2 billion in assets.