Finance and Risk Lead
Invest New Zealand | Auckland or Wellington
This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who wants ownership. You will lead the end-to-end finance function, with support from outsourced finance services across areas such as payroll, AP/AR and month-end processing.
Your focus will be on ensuring the finance function runs smoothly, reporting is accurate and insightful, and leaders have the information they need to make good decisions. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive and leadership team, providing financial reporting, analysis, practical advice and support across budgeting, forecasting, governance and risk.
Key responsibilities
Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Month-end, reconciliations, GST, year-end and audit support
Financial controls, compliance and Crown Entity reporting requirements
Managing the relationship with NZTE’s outsourced finance team
Maintaining the risk register and supporting risk reporting to leadership and the Board
Advising leaders on financial performance, risks and opportunities
Improving finance processes, systems and reporting tools
About you
You may be a Senior Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner or smaller-organisation Financial Controller who is ready for a broader role.
You will bring strong technical accounting capability, sound judgement, and the confidence to operate independently. You will be comfortable being close to the detail, while also being able to explain financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.
You will likely bring:
End-to-end finance experience, including month-end, reporting, GST and year-end
Budgeting, forecasting and analysis experience
Strong Excel, systems and reporting capability
Good understanding of controls, compliance, audit and governance
Familiarity with risk management, risk registers or risk reporting
Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior leaders
A relevant accounting, finance or business qualification
CA, CPA or equivalent accreditation would be advantageous
This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible, autonomous finance and risk role with purpose, breadth and real organisational impact.
Inside Recruitment is partnering with us on this role; please contact Richard Gray-Smith at Inside Recruitment, richard@inside.co.nz or 021 303 665.
Apply with: INSIDE Recruitment
Applications close Friday 7 August 2026
Permanent, Full-time