Head of Finance

About the Company:


This New Zealand-owned and operated business has grown into a leading manufacturer of premium food products, with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Based in Wellington, the company is values led and committed to continuous improvement, enjoying sustained growth. The culture is fast paced and agile, where teamwork, accountability, and initiative are highly valued.


About the Role:


The Head of Finance is a key leadership position, reporting to the General Manager and a financially savvy board, and contributing as a trusted member of the senior leadership team.

This role oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, and risk management.

Alongside maintaining robust financial systems and processes, the Head of Finance provides commercial insight to support business strategy and informed decision-making. There is a strong focus on optimising systems and reporting frameworks to enable future growth and scalability. The role leads a small team and works closely with both operational and commercial stakeholders to ensure finance acts as a proactive business partner.


About You:


The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with senior level finance experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing and FMCG environment. They will bring strong commercial insight, analytical capability, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. This role suits someone hands on and practical, yet also capable of operating strategically and contributing to broader business planning. A collaborative approach, high attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast moving, growth oriented environment will be key to success.
 

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To find out more, please get in touch with Brad Gatehouse on +64 276 11 3638 for a confidential chat.


To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. 

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