Chief Financial Officer

5 days ago

Hamilton North, New Zealand Livingstone Building Ltd Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Hamilton, New Zealand | Construction Sector | Strategic Growth Role

Livingstone Building NZ Ltd is seeking a commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and lead our financial strategy as we embark on an ambitious five-year growth journey.

Based at our Hamilton head office, this is a pivotal role for a proven financial leader who thrives in a dynamic, project-driven environment and is ready to shape the future of a proudly New Zealand-owned construction company.

About Us

Livingstone Building is a mid-sized construction firm with a strong reputation for excellence, delivering projects across the North Island. With ~240 staff and a growing footprint, we're scaling up to meet increasing demand and evolving market opportunities. Our values of integrity, performance, and innovation guide everything we do.

The Role

As CFO, you'll be responsible for strategic financial planning, governance, reporting, and risk management. You'll work closely with the CEO, Board, and ELT to ensure our financial health supports our growth ambitions. You'll lead the Finance and IT teams, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and drive performance improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support Livingstone's growth
  • Oversee financial operations, reporting, treasury, and compliance
  • Present financial results and insights to the Board and shareholders
  • Manage financial risk, governance, and internal controls
  • Champion ERP and systems improvements (e.g. Jobpac, AI)
  • Collaborate with other executives on commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives
  • Lead and develop high-performing Finance and IT teams

What you'll bring

Mandatory:

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 10+ years in senior financial leadership roles
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Strong governance, board engagement, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking

Preferred:

  • Experience in construction or project-based industries
  • ERP implementation or systems transformation experience
  • Exposure to capital raising, M&A, or business scaling initiatives

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a respected NZ construction brand with a strong growth trajectory
  • Influence strategic decisions at the highest level
  • Lead a talented team and shape the financial future of the business
  • Enjoy a collaborative, values-driven culture with a commitment to excellence

Apply now to join Livingstone Building and help us build the future—financially and structurally.

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