Finance Manager
Archway Recruitment
Date: 21 hours ago
City: Wellington, Wellington
Contract type: Full time
About The Company
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, family-owned retail business that has been a household name in Wellington for decades. With a diverse range of entities and revenue streams — including physical retail, online, and property — this is a business with scale, complexity, and character.
The environment is fast-paced but relaxed; You’ll find a collaborative and down-to-earth team that values loyalty, calm under pressure, and a steady hand in the numbers.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll report directly to the senior leadership team and take full ownership of financial operations. This is a broad role that requires both technical capability and a people-first approach. You’ll lead a team across transactional and accounting, while also ensuring robust financial controls, month-end delivery, and reliable reporting across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities Include
Role Requirements To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, family-owned retail business that has been a household name in Wellington for decades. With a diverse range of entities and revenue streams — including physical retail, online, and property — this is a business with scale, complexity, and character.
The environment is fast-paced but relaxed; You’ll find a collaborative and down-to-earth team that values loyalty, calm under pressure, and a steady hand in the numbers.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll report directly to the senior leadership team and take full ownership of financial operations. This is a broad role that requires both technical capability and a people-first approach. You’ll lead a team across transactional and accounting, while also ensuring robust financial controls, month-end delivery, and reliable reporting across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple GLs
- Overseeing internal controls, compliance, and financial accuracy
- Leading and supporting a varied finance team (some experienced, some developing)
- Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors
- Providing clear insights and financial data to support decision-making
- Driving system use
Role Requirements To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in finance leadership and end-to-end accounting
- A strong understanding of internal controls, reporting, and tax compliance
- A team-first mindset, with the ability to guide and support a broad finance team
- A curious, methodical approach — you like solving problems and improving systems
- Solid Excel skills and comfort with various accounting platforms
- CA/CPA qualification preferred, but strong experience counts
- Salary range $120k–$140k depending on experience
- Family-owned, values-led company with long-term stability
- Relaxed, open-plan office
- Opportunity to influence systems and lead a diverse, capable team
- Full-time with early-start/early-finish flexibility once trust is established
- Supportive and approachable leadership team that values calm and consistency
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