Financial Services Manager

Listed 2 days Ago
Horowhenua District Council
Government - Local/Federal

Tā tātou atarua – Our vision – Enabling what matters 

He angitūtanga - The opportunity

Are you a passionate leader with a vision for excellence? Do you have the skills to lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing Finance team? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to to join our organisation, where your expertise will drive performance, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.

This role requires a critical thinker with strong agility and project management skills to see the big picture to plan and anticipate potential impacts on the business. We need a confident leader with an articulate manner who is driven for best practice outcomes, who can lead and develop your team effectively. 

Making a difference for our Community starts here by making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Horowhenua District Council. A place where you can thrive, we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans, for you, for Horowhenua District Council and our community.

He kōrero mōu - About you

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant with NZICA certification and at least 5 years of experience in a financial management position within a multidisciplinary environment. As a senior leader within the Finance team, you will provide proactive and positive contributions to the Group by leading “best practice” transactional financial services for the organization. Your ability to build a strong platform for development and coaching for your team members will be key to your success. 

You will oversee and maintain the integrity of the Council financial systems, lead and champion financial business improvement initiatives, while managing the development of financial services policies and procedures. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key to succeed in this role.

You will work in partnership with the Financial Controller to lead and champion the Council Treasury Function taking care to liaise with the Treasury advisor to ensure careful management, planning and reporting is carried out for the Council

Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture 

Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community. 

Tono mai ināianei - Apply now 

If you are driven to lead, inspire, and contribute to a community-focused organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join us in building a brighter future for Horowhenua.

If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please call Jacinta 06 366 0999 . Please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter.

Please do not hesitate to apply if you think you have the right skills. We will be reviewing applications as they come, role closes Friday 17 August 2024.

He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana

With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the


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