Finance Manager - Professional Services
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 per year
Join a well-established organisation in the professional services environment
Lead the full finance function
Drive commercial performance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within an established professional services organisation.
About the Role
You’ll oversee the full finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting and effective day-to-day financial operations. Alongside the core accounting responsibilities, you’ll play an important role in improving systems, processes and reporting while providing commercial advice to the wider business.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing the finance team, providing clear direction and support
Overseeing month-end, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Managing cash flow, financial controls and overall financial governance
Providing commercial insights and partnering with senior leadership on business decisions
Overseeing financial performance across projects
Managing trust accounting requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
Supporting AML compliance and broader financial risk management
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting and increase efficiency
Supporting strategic projects, business growth and ongoing improvements across the organisation
About You
Ideally, you will bring:
CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
Experience leading and developing a finance team
Professional services experience is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Working knowledge of AML requirements, is highly desirable
Experience across project accounting, including WIP, project costing and financial performance tracking
Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance and governance
Strong systems and process improvement capability
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
How to apply?
If this sounds like you and aligns with your background we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Lucy Rule at Graham Consulting at ••••@grahamconsulting.co.nz to register your interest.
Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.