CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
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Job Description
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Influence the financial strategy and direction of Nelson City Council
We have created an exciting new role for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape and lead Nelson City Councils financial strategy manage risk and reporting and serve as a trusted adviser to the Council and the Senior Leadership team. Reporting to the Group Manager Corporate Services this pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Council through sound financial stewardship.
K tnei tranga mahi About this role
As CFO youll lead a Business Unit of 20 team members of which 4 will be your direct reports (including Team Leaders in Revenue Payables and Accounting and a Procurement and Contracts Adviser).
You will provide strategic and operational leadership. Youll guide the development of financial strategies aligned with Councils Long-Term Plan oversee statutory reporting manage financial risk and foster a culture of fiscal responsibility. Youll lead strategic financial planning reporting and forecasting aligned with Council priorities and oversee treasury tax and funding strategies ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Your commitment will help us achieve our financial Key Performance Indicators and ensure we maintain statutory compliance with a successful annual audit.
About you Ko ng pmanawa u
Youre an experienced financial leader with a passion for public service and a track record of delivering strategic financial outcomes. You bring strong analytical skills sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Your reputation for improving the quality of financial information to aid decision makers and providing credible advice and accurate information to senior leaders is what sets you apart from others in your field.
With proven experience leading professional teams you will be passionate about motivating engaging and developing people to reach their highest potential.
If youre ready for a new exciting challenge please let us know in your cover letter what youll bring to the team:
- Your senior financial leadership expertise within a Local Government or complex organisation
- Your excellent communication skills (business report writing ability to tell a story using financial data quickly building positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners)
- Your finance management background (including forecasting finance systems designing reports consolidating financial statements treasury)
- Being a trusted and credible adviser to a senior leadership team.
Ko ng painga mu what we offer
In return for your skills and experience we offer you a fun supportive and diverse team who place high value on a positive team culture - the sharing of knowledge and resources the support offered to each other to be successful and the ongoing training opportunities available withinthe team and externally are some of the elements we are proud addition:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Health Insurance
- Generous leave provisions
- EAP professional and personal development services
- Ongoing professional development
- Easy access to public transport
If you have a combination of strong technical and leadership skills and thrive in fast-paced innovative environment we invite you to apply. Please note candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand and CA qualification is required.
This is a full-time permanent position 40 hours per week Monday- Friday.
To view the full job Description please click here.
Applications close: R whakakapi: 5pm Thursday 28 August 2025; however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them so apply promptly. We reserve the right to close the advertising early.
For further enquiries: Ina he ptai an whakap mai: Please contact Morgana Hodliffe on .
Requirements
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
