Head Of Financial Operations

1 month ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Lgjobs Full time

About the role: Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative leader to join our Finance Group as the Head of Financial Operations.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead key finance functions - including Finance Business Partnering, Rates, and Regulatory Finance - ensuring seamless integration with our wider Finance Group.
Your expertise will guide our teams in delivering top-notch management accounting, analytics, and commercial reporting that support meaningful strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities: Collaborate with various business units to align financial services with our strategic goals.
Manage transactional services, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, supporting long-term financial sustainability and resource allocation.
Lead budgeting processes and provide tactical insights into financial planning and forecasting.
Implement and manage financial policies and risk management strategies.
Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Plan, Long-Term Plan, and Annual Report, providing essential financial data and analysis to support organisational transparency and accountability.
Identify and spearhead projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, integrating automation, and leveraging technology to improve the quality of financial information.
About you: Our ideal candidate will have strong business acumen and be an exceptional people leader who can think strategically and outside the box as we navigate a rapidly changing operating environment.
You will be happy rolling your sleeves up as you enthusiastically tackle complex issues.
You will also: Have extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior finance role in a large multidisciplinary and complex organisation.
Be a proactive leader with a strong background in finance and a knack for collaboration.
Have a strategic mindset combined with the ability to provide actionable insights to our leadership team.
Be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving positive change.
What we can offer: Great work-life balance with flexibility Career coaching and development Life insurance Wellbeing and volunteer leave Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year Two weeks paid Partners Leave Sick leave from day one Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension Discounts with local and national businesses About us: Selwyn is New Zealand's fastest growing district.
We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy.
Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today
To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: 6678023.
Applications close 27 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr



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