In proud partnership with ACE New Zealand, we are seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to lead the organisation’s finance and governance functions, while also delivering corporate services. This pivotal role is central to the effective and successful operation of a forward-thinking, growing membership organisation.
The Opportunity
This is an all-encompassing financial management and advisory role within a small business, offering a unique opportunity to diversify your skills and experience across governance and corporate services management.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage the organisation’s end-to-end finance function
- Provide strategic and operational financial advice to the CEO and Board
- Prepare and present financial reports to the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee and the Board
- Work with external partners to deliver annual member remuneration and business insights surveys
- Provide clear, timely governance support and advice to the CEO and Board
- Coordinate all aspects of administrative support for Board meetings and election processes
- Monitor and manage governance requirements, ensuring the CEO and Board are well supported and informed
- Oversee corporate services, including payroll, HR data management, and updating policies and procedures
- Manage day-to-day operations, facilities, and IT systems
As part of a small, forward-thinking team, you’ll enjoy collaborating with colleagues and using your skill set to support wider projects and new initiatives as they come to light.
About you
This is a role for a finance expert who thrives on variety. You bring a love of numbers, systems, policies, and procedures-alongside a genuine interest in operating at Board level. While finance experience is essential, we can support you to build on your governance knowledge if bring a solid understanding and curiosity in this area.
We expect this person will offer:
- A relevant tertiary qualification; a CA qualification is desirable but not
- Proven experience in end-to-end financial management, including audit and payroll
- The knowledge and confidence to provide strong strategic financial and risk advice at both Board and CEO level
- Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of accounting, audit, and financial management best practices
- Previous experience in governance is a definite advantage; however, applications from those with a demonstrated understanding and interest in governance will also be welcomed
- A genuine interest in membership organisations and the role of engineers and consultants in the future of Aotearoa
- Adaptable and engaging communication skills, with the ability to connect effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders-from the Board and internal team to external providers such as IT partners
- A proactive mindset, you are someone who brings positive energy to every task, big or small.
Benefits
In return for your experience, you’ll be a pivotal part of a purposeful, values-driven membership organisation, working in a highly supportive and committed team that lives by a set of core values they’ve proudly developed together.
ACE New Zealand’s Core Values:
- Compassion: We value kindness, trust, and respect in all our interactions with others.
- Exploration: We foster a culture of curiosity and creativity, providing an inclusive and supportive environment for growth and collaboration within our small but mighty ACE team.
- Collective Brilliance: We thrive on connection, collaboration, and diversity of thought, recognising that our communities hold incredible power. Together, we forge partnerships, synergise ideas, and pave the way for a brighter future.
- Trailblazers: We strive to share wisdom, be thought leaders, and stay at the forefront of our industry, pushing boundaries and effecting positive change as change makers.
Further to this, you will enjoy:
- Five weeks’ annual leave and up to three organisational days over the Christmas/New Year period
- A generous health and wellbeing benefit
- A flexible working environment
- Empowering, people-centered leadership.
About ACE New Zealand
ACE New Zealand is the consultant’s champion, a representative association for engineering and consulting firms in New Zealand. Their membership includes over 270 businesses that employ around 16,000 people working across the built and natural environments – from business leaders to professional services in engineering, digital innovation, surveying, project management and planning, from HR professionals to design thinkers and Māoritanga advisors – their membership is diverse and growing and they need the right people to join them on their journey.
To Apply
If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you. Please do not delay. Applications will be reviewed daily and will close at 5 pm on Thursday, 24th of July.
For further information, and a copy of the full position description please get in touch with Katie Kemp, 021 928 232 or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075.
Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.