Chief Financial Officer

**About the company**
The company is based in Horowhenua and also operates from Vietnam and Taiwan, working with suppliers and customers throughout Asia, Europe and North America. It utilizes world-leading manufacturing technology to supply product to many market-leading consumer brands.

It is on a growth trajectory and has already been acknowledged internationally for its innovation. On its behalf we seek to recruit a strategically oriented, high energy and commercially savvy Chief Financial Officer who also has a keen interest in the operational aspects of a business, to work closely with the Chief Executive to drive this growth.

**About the role**
Working closely with the long-standing Chief Executive, the overall objective of the role is to;
- Bring a very strong strategic focus to the development of the business,
- Actively manage the business cash-flow, funds and foreign exchange activities and all the associated risks,
- Lead any capital raising needs to support the company's growth strategy,
- Oversee the business’ insurance needs and ensuring it meets its tax obligations,
- Ensure timely financial and management for the Chief Executive and Board.
- Continue to develop financial, management and operational reports that enhance and inform good business decisions as a key member of the management team.

**About the person**
The role will suit a person who enjoys the cut and thrust of business and who;
- Brings demonstrated experience in a dynamic, fast-moving operating environment with lots of moving parts,
- Has experience in capital raising,
- Brings sound experience of bringing strategic financial stewardship to a complex, medium-sized international business,
- Has experience in negotiating and navigating international contracts,
- Has top draw communications and presentation skills,
- Lots of drive, initiative, a real can-do attitude, and, a strong achievement orientation.