Finance Reinvention Partner – CFO & FP&A Transformation Lead (New Zealand)

About the Role

We are seeking a senior leader to spearhead our CFO and Finance transformation initiatives in New Zealand, focusing on reshaping the finance function through next-generation capabilities such as FP&A transformation, enterprise performance management, and AI-driven finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and senior finance leaders, guiding enterprise-wide finance strategies and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead C-suite discussions on performance metrics, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.
• Drive the end-to-end reinvention of FP&A processes, including driver-based planning, scenario modelling, integrated business planning, and performance frameworks.
• Enhance forecast accuracy, speed of decision-making, and business insights.
• Manage large-scale finance transformation programs that align process, technology, data, and operating model changes.
• Promote adoption of modern finance technologies, including AI and automation.
• Build and grow Finance Reinvention capabilities within New Zealand by collaborating with strategy, technology, and operations teams.
• Lead commercial efforts by originating, shaping, and securing finance transformation opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with CFOs and executives.

Required Experience and Skills

• Extensive experience in finance transformation and providing advisory services to CFOs.
• Strong expertise in FP&A and enterprise performance management.
• Proven leadership in managing large, complex transformation programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern finance operating models and digital finance solutions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Anaplan.
• Capability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels.

Leadership Attributes

• Executive presence with the ability to influence and engage at the C-suite level.
• Robust commercial acumen with a knack for winning business.
• Collaborative leadership style emphasizing teamwork.

Success Indicators

• Recognition as a trusted advisor to CFOs and finance leadership.
• Leadership in impactful FP&A and finance transformation projects.
• Establishment of a strong presence in the New Zealand market.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to engage directly with C-suite clients on pivotal transformation agendas.
• Ownership of enterprise-wide finance programs.
• Access to global expertise and innovation, including AI-led finance transformation.