- Finance executive
- Business growth and sustainability
- Social Impact
- Commercial capability
THE OPPORTUNITY
Enable New Zealand’s vision is to enable people and their whanau to live their best lives in a non-disabling society. They do this by effectively managing environmental support and rehabilitation services to over 120,000 disabled people and their whānau each year. Services are delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
At Enable New Zealand, they care about making a difference to disabled people and working together as a team to support disabled people to live everyday lives in the communities where they live.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Chief Financial Officer/Commercial Director (CFO) is a permanent full-time role based in Palmerston North. The role is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for leading the organisation’s strategic financial strategy encompassing financial operations, financial control, capital, resource deployment, accounting compliance, growth and performance.
The position will also oversee Enable New Zealand’s commercial approach providing best practice financial leadership to ensure robust commercial decision making and financial sustainability.
Duties include ensuring accurate financial planning and budgeting, and ensuring financial controls are managed according to legislative requirements, company policy and direction. They will also analyse the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses to support organisational growth.
This position demands a unique blend of financial acumen and commercial insight, along with strong leadership and strategic vision. The CFO plays a crucial part in steering the organisation towards its financial and business goals, while maintaining sustainable financial practices.
THE CANDIDATE
Critical to success will be at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar leadership role at a senior level within a complex organisation. The successful candidate will be a Certified Accountant (CA) or a qualification that will ensure registration as an ICANZ member. Also important will be extensive experience working with a board of directors and committees, and experience in developing approaches for business growth and financial sustainability
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday, 14th February 2025. The reference number to include in your application is H25_4931
Ready to make people your organisation’s greatest asset?