General Manager Finance and Assurance Full-time Job

Key points:

- Leadership opportunity in NZ's largest Regional Council - General Manager Finance and Assurance role - Lead financial performance, risk management, procurement, and business development - Responsible for stewardship of assets and overseeing day-to-day financial operations - Opportunity to shape and lift the finance function to add value to communities

Job requirements:

- Chartered Accountant or equivalent - Experience leading teams in a large, complex organization - Strong financial acumen and management of stakeholder pressures - Experience in a senior corporate/commercial role - Comfortable leading change in a dynamic environment - Strong track record managing stakeholder relationships successfully - Political awareness, business acumen, and strategic agility

Job responsibilities:

- Strategic financial leadership - Leading the development, monitoring, and reporting of the capital program - Identifying commercial opportunities to generate income - Leading financial aspects of long-term and annual plans - Leading the replacement of financial and contract management systems - Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Skills:

- Strong financial acumen - Leadership and team management skills - Stakeholder management - Political awareness and strategic agility

Benefits:

- Opportunity to make a significant impact - Work in a respected organization with a strong employment brand - Chance to continue the change journey and add value to communities

How to apply:

To apply in strict confidence now, click ‘Apply for this job’ or email your cover letter and CV to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8921sk. Applications close on 23rd February 2025. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email. To view the Candidate Briefing document, please click here. For more information, please phone Louise Green on +64 3 353 4367. Location: Auckland CBD. Send your resume and cover letter to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz.