Network General Manager - Finance, Budget and Audit

About the role

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) is recruiting a Network General Manager - Finance, Budget and Audit, a regional finance leadership role reporting to the Executive General Manager - Finance, Investment and Risk and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team. The role leads financial stewardship, audit and governance across the network, including its New Zealand entities and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and advises the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board and Board Committees.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, statutory and management reporting, and audit readiness
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, investments, accounts payable and receivable, fundraising, payroll and procurement
• Manage auditor, banking, insurance and investment adviser relationships
• Strengthen the finance operating model and enhance ERP and reporting capability
• Deliver strategic improvements to payroll operations through insourcing the payroll function

Required profile

• CA/CPA qualified, with significant leadership experience in purpose-led organisations across social impact, community, health, education or regulated sectors
• Experience leading budgeting, reporting, audit and control functions across complex geography, structure and systems
• Ability to advise Boards and executives clearly, and to build high-performing, values-aligned finance functions
• Familiarity with New Zealand financial and regulatory settings, government funding, philanthropic partnerships, community housing and payroll systems is well regarded

To apply, submit a CV and covering letter through the application link; direct and third-party applications are forwarded to the recruiter.