Interim Head of Finance

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Seeking an experienced finance leader to step into a 3-month contract role providing leadership and continuity for a high-performing finance function while a permanent appointment is recruited.

Operating within the financial services sector, this role requires someone comfortable working in a regulated environment and partnering closely with senior leadership. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead and support the finance team while ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality financial reporting, governance, compliance and financial planning.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and supporting a talented finance team while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement across the business
  • Ensuring accurate and timely financial, management and regulatory reporting
  • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
  • Maintaining strong governance, internal controls and audit readiness
  • Providing strategic financial insight and advice to the CFO and leadership team
  • Overseeing core finance operations including tax compliance, systems integrity and financial processes
About you:
  • Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience
  • Proven experience leading finance teams within financial services or other regulated industries
  • Strong technical capability across financial reporting, tax, audit and compliance
  • Experience coordinating and finalising budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Experience delivering high-quality Board and executive reporting
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
  • ERP systems experience (ideally SAP)
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys combining strong technical oversight with strategic partnering in a complex and regulated environment.

Immediate start essential for a 2-3 week handover.
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Work type:  Contractor

Date posted:  16-Mar-2026

Location:  Central Auckland - Auckland | Tāmaki-makau-rau

Reference:  4019077

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