Finance Manager

Role overview

Briscoe Group is seeking an experienced finance leader to step into a key senior position within its finance function. This role sits as the second-in-command to the Head of Finance and carries broad accountability across reporting, planning, compliance, audit readiness, climate-related reporting, sustainability oversight, process enhancement, and team leadership.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of Finance, CFO, senior leadership, and operational teams to provide technical expertise, commercial judgement, and clear financial insight that supports decision-making, governance, and overall business performance.

What you will do

• Act as the trusted deputy to the Head of Finance, ensuring leadership, support, and continuity across the finance team.
• Guide, coach, and develop finance team members so they deliver strong outcomes and continue building capability.
• Ensure monthly, interim, and annual financial reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Support statutory, NZX, IFRS, audit, and governance reporting obligations.
• Take ownership of climate-related reporting and sustainability oversight, including risk assessment, disclosures, and reporting for the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Work with senior managers and operational teams on budgets, forecasts, performance review, and decision support.
• Provide practical financial analysis, technical accounting guidance, and commercially sound recommendations.
• Improve finance processes, systems, and controls to strengthen efficiency and reduce risk.
• Assist with audit preparation, treasury matters, and insurance-related tasks as needed.

What we are looking for

• A CA, CPA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
• Strong command of financial reporting, technical accounting, and IFRS.
• Senior-level experience in reporting, accounting, commercial finance, or business partnering.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring and developing others.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes across the organisation.
• Well-developed analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A continuous-improvement approach, with experience strengthening controls, reporting, or finance processes.
• Background supporting audit activity and working with external auditors or advisors.

Preferred experience

• Experience in a listed company, large corporate, or retail environment.
• Exposure to NZX reporting requirements.
• Experience with climate-related disclosures or sustainability reporting.
• Background in professional services.

Who this role suits

This opportunity will suit a seasoned finance professional who is ready to step into a broad 2IC leadership role. The right person will be technically capable, commercially curious, comfortable handling complexity, calm under pressure, and confident making considered judgement calls. A strong interest in improving how finance enables the wider business will be important.

About the business

Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport are well-known names across New Zealand. As an NZX-listed retailer, the business is in a period of growth, investment, and change.

The company is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Platinum Partner of First Foundation, and a supporter of Cure Kids.

Application information

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Julia Budge, People and Talent Specialist, at recruitment@briscoegroup.co.nz.

Applications close on 7 July 2026.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency or Citizenship. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.