Finance Reinvention Partner – CFO & FP&A Transformation Lead (New Zealand)
About the Role
We are seeking a senior Finance Reinvention Partner to lead our CFO and Finance transformation agenda in New Zealand.
This is a market-facing leadership role working directly with CFOs and enterprise finance leaders to shape and deliver next-generation finance functions—spanning FP&A transformation, enterprise performance management, and AI-enabled finance.
You will combine strategic advisory, transformation leadership, and commercial ownership to help clients unlock greater insight, agility, and value from their finance function.
What You Will Do
CFO Advisory & Strategic Leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Group FP&A, and senior finance leaders
Shape enterprise-wide finance strategy, operating models, and transformation roadmaps
Lead C-level discussions on performance, cost optimisation, and decision-making
Lead FP&A & Performance Transformation
Lead end-to-end FP&A reinvention including driver-based planning, scenario modelling, integrated business planning, and performance management frameworks
Improve forecast accuracy, decision-making speed, and business insight
Deliver Finance Transformation at Scale
Lead or oversee large, complex finance transformation programmes
Align process, technology, data, and operating model change
Drive adoption of modern finance capabilities including AI and automation
Build & Grow Finance Capability (NZ)
Build and lead Finance Reinvention capability in New Zealand
Collaborate across strategy, technology, and operations teams
Growth & Commercial Leadership
Originate, shape, and close finance transformation opportunities
Build long-term client relationships at CFO and executive level
What We’re Looking For
Experience
Significant experience in finance transformation and CFO advisory
Deep expertise in FP&A and enterprise performance management
Proven track record leading large transformation programmes
Capabilities
Understanding of modern finance operating models and digital finance
Experience across ERP and planning platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Anaplan)
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Leadership Profile
Executive presence with ability to influence at C-suite level
Strong commercial acumen and ability to win work
Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
What Success Looks Like
Trusted advisor to CFOs and finance leadership teams
Leading high-impact FP&A and finance transformation programmes
Building a strong market presence in New Zealand
Why Join
Engage directly with C-suite clients on critical transformation agendas
Lead enterprise-wide finance programmes
Access global expertise and innovation including AI-led transformation
Auckland
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