General Manager - Finance
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
About the Role
Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation (NTHC), a significant New Zealand-focused commercial investment entity managing diversified assets worth around $2 billion across sectors like tourism, property, farming, forestry, seafood, and investments, seeks a General Manager of Finance based in Christchurch (Ōtautahi). Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, this executive role includes leading a finance leadership team of seven direct reports within a total finance department of over 25 professionals.
As a vital strategic advisor, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with business divisions, the Executive team, and the Board Audit & Risk Committee, actively shaping organizational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Steer strategic business planning, budgeting, and long-term financial forecasting across all NTHC divisions.
- Manage treasury and banking relationships, and direct debt and refinancing approaches.
- Enhance the organization's financial and commercial capabilities, including the development of robust business cases to underpin quality investment choices.
- Oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, and external audits, liaising with the Executive and Board Audit and Risk Committee.
- Serve as a strategic financial partner to business areas and executive leadership.
- Drive advancement of finance systems, data analytics, reporting, and digital capabilities, adopting emerging technologies and AI to improve decisions and performance.
- Develop leadership skills within the finance team, promoting a culture marked by accountability, collaboration, commercial acumen, and continuous learning.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive senior finance leadership experience at roles such as CFO, General Manager Finance, or comparable executive level.
- Holds a professional finance qualification such as CA, CPA, or CIMA.
- Proven ability to lead and elevate teams through effective coaching and constructive challenge.
- Capable of influencing strategic decisions via insightful financial analysis, sound commercial judgment, and thoughtful challenge.
Additional Information
Interested candidates should contact Sam Pritchard at Hunter Campbell directly via email for expressions of interest. Early applications are encouraged as the selection process will continue throughout the advertising period and suitable candidates may be advanced prior to the deadline.