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About NZ Football:

Football is the global game and Football in New Zealand is the biggest game in the country, providing experiences and opportunities for all – male and female, young and not so young, talented athletes and community level players. New Zealand Football’s purpose is to enrich lives and connect people through positive experiences to build strong communities, and our staff are passionate and talented people who are committed to living our core Values: Enjoyment, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusive and Ambition. New Zealand Football is committed to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is embarking on a journey to grow and embed a rich, vibrant culture of diversity and inclusion. We aim to make football the most inclusive sport in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’d love you to join us.

New Zealand Football has an exciting opportunity with a newly created Head of Finance(Business Partner)role

As the Head of Finance (Business Partner), you will play a pivotal role within New Zealand Football’s People & Finance Team, leading the finance function with a strategic and commercial focus. You’ll work closely with the GM People & Finance, senior leaders, and budget holders to deliver accurate, insightful reporting, forecasting, and analysis that drives performance and supports smart decision-making. Alongside building strong business partnerships across the organisation, you will manage and mentor a small finance team, lifting capability, improving systems, and creating a proactive, solutions-focused finance environment that enables the future success of New Zealand Football.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering:You will build trusted relationships with GMs and Heads of Departments working collaboratively to deliver tailored financial insights, lead budget and forecast meetings, coach and mentor budget owners to improve financial acumen and act as a trusted advisor to the GM People & Finance.

Leadership & Coaching:You will lead, coach, and mentor the Management Accountant and People & Finance Administrator, ensuring a high-performing finance team, while also developing finance training materials and sharing expertise across the organisation.

Financial Accounting & Reporting:You will take ownership of month-end processes, manage revenue recognition and grant compliance, deliver quarterly reforecasts, prepare annual statutory accounts, and collaborate with the GM People & Finance and department leads to deliver annual budgets.

Strategic Process Improvement:You will drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and operational processes, leading innovations that enhance efficiency and automation while taking ownership to proactively solve challenges and optimise business performance.

Financial Compliance & Audit:You will act as a point of contact for BDO, FIFA, and OFC audits, ensure ongoing compliance with financial policies and internal controls, manage procurement processes, and continuously improve audit and compliance practices.

General:You will have ownership of payroll preparation, manage insurance applications and claims, and maintain the accounting system (Xero) to ensure operational excellence.

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About You
You are a dynamic and strategic finance professional who thrives on solving problems, partnering with stakeholders, and leading a small team to deliver outcomes together. You combine strategic thinking, strong attention to detail, and a can-do attitude to translate financial information into meaningful insights that influence business decisions. You are passionate about mentoring and developing your team, building systems and processes that drive continuous improvement. You bring a commercial mindset, strong technical skills, and a passion for supporting the growth of football in New Zealand. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who are passionate about building a future fit finance team with a supportive, inclusive culture. If you have the skills, qualifications and / or hands on experience, back yourself and apply. If you have been performing many of these tasks and are ready to step up to a full partnering role, back yourself and apply!

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
• CA qualification preferred.
• At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience, including experience leading financial operations and partnering with senior leaders.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead financial operations in a purpose-driven organisation, helping to shape the future of football in New Zealand. Join us and play a critical role in building sustainable foundations for our game’s continued success.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 26^thMay 2025, however, we will process applications as soon as they are received and this job advert may close sooner if an appointment is made prior to the closing date – don’t delay, apply now! Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.