Chief Financial Officer

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

Be a key leadership team member bringing a strong Commercial understanding of business that leverages off your accounting acumen.
Work closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team, providing commercial insights along with operational reporting and analysis and input to strategy and planning matters.
Maintain the integrity of the Accounting process and systems ensuring they always remain effective and operational
Ensure appropriate oversight of the Business Risk across Accounting controls, Credit, Commodity Procurement, and Insurance
Ensure all New Zealand legislative requirements are complied with including Statutory Reporting, Taxation and Audit requirements
Manage cash-flow and anticipate expected funding needs
Ensure all Capital expenditure is made according to Group Policy and manage approved capital expenditure within the annual Capital Expenditure budget
Lead a small finance team, build their skills and capabilities, and maintain their engagement in a safe working environment

At least 10 years senior accounting experience incorporating analysis and problem-solving principles within a medium to larger organisation
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Financial & Management accounting reporting
Demonstrated successful experience in a similar role leading a Finance and Administration team, including the implementation and maintenance of procedures and processes.
Experience in the application of New Zealand & International Accounting Standards and Relevant knowledge of New Zealand Corporate and Tax Laws Management of External Auditors
Exposure to a multi-site operations, manufacturing operations, preferably in the Agriculture sector.
Experience in using accounting systems with proven report writing and analysis skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in ERP system management, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or similar.
Exceptional commercial acumen