Manager Finance

1 day ago

Nelson, New Zealand Nelson City Council Full time
  • $148K - $156K per annum
  • Dynamic, fast-paced and exciting role
  • Lead a dedicated Finance Business Unit

We are Wakatū Nelson, a city where creativity, prosperity, and innovation thrive. Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected. Here we prioritize caring for one another and our taio environment, building a vibrant and supportive place for everyone.

Due to the relocation of our current Finance Manager, we are currently seeking a high performing Finance Manager to lead the Finance Business Unit and provide critical financial information and strategic advice to Council and the Senior Leadership team to support effective decision-making.

Kō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Reporting to the Group Manager Corporate Services, you will oversee a Finance Business Unit of 20 team members and lead 4 direct reports consisting of Team Leaders in revenue, payables, and accounting, and a Procurement and Contracts Adviser. You will be central to enabling the Business Unit to provide efficient and high-quality accounting, financial, analytical, procurement and contract services throughout the organisation and meet statutory compliance, and value for money for ratepayers.

In addition, you will provide strategic advice to Council, the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in respect of the Council’s finances, while being accountable for the financial aspects of the Long Term Plan, Annual Plans and Annual Report. You’ll be responsible for ensuring we meet our financial Key Performance Indicators and achieve statutory compliance with a satisfactory annual audit.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu

Your reputation and energy for improving the quality of financial information to aid decision makers, and providing credible, accurate information and advice to senior leaders and those in governance roles, is what sets you apart from others in your field.

With proven experience leading professional teams, you know how to motivate, engage and develop people to reach their highest potential.

If you’re ready for a new, exciting challenge, please review the competencies below and let us know in your cover letter, what you’ll bring to the team:

  • Your people leadership expertise
  • Your finance management background (including forecasting, finance systems savvy, designing reports, consolidating financial statements)
  • Experience in Local Government or sizable commercial or public service organisations
  • How you have improved financial literacy in organisations
  • Your excellent communication skills (business report writing, ability to tell a story using financial data, quickly building positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners)
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications (CA qualified)
  • Being a trusted and credible adviser to a senior leadership team.

Ko ngā painga mōu | What we offer

In return for your skills and experience we offer you a fun, supportive and diverse team who place high value on a positive team culture - the sharing of knowledge and resources, the support offered each other to be successful, and the ongoing training opportunities available within the team and externally in the organisation are some of the elements we are proud of. In addition:

  • Competitive remuneration packages
  • Discounted Southern cross insurance options for employees and families
  • Employee perks at local vendors
  • EAP professional and personal development services
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Easy access to public transport

If you have a combination of strong technical and leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment, we invite you to apply. Please note, candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

This is a full-time permanent position, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday.

Applications close: | Rā whakakapi: Midnight Monday 20th January 2025

For further enquiries : | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai: Please contact Morgana Hodliffe on

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