Group Financial Reporting Manager

Leading global Law Firm Dentons is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Reporting Manager to lead our Reporting and Tax function.

With the largest international reach of any firm in the market Dentons can provide unparalleled access to an international finance team and financial reporting tools to support your position in New Zealand.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and overseeing our Financial Analyst this role is a finance leader and trusted business partner providing strategic financial advice and insights to Partners senior leaders and employees across the firm. You will be responsible for:

• Leading the Reporting and Tax function
• Partner and management reporting
• Financial analysis and commercial insights
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes

What are we looking for

You will have extensive financial leadership experience in professional services financial services or another service-based environment including:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance together with a CA ANZ CPA or equivalent professional qualification and current membership.
• At least six years commercial experience including exposure to financial tax and statutory reporting under NZ IFRS.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance professionals including managing direct reports with a passion for building team capability and improving systems and processes.
• Strong experience across financial systems management accounting business partnering and Power BI reporting.
• A deep understanding of NZ IFRS and financial reporting standards with the ability to provide commercially focused advice and insights.
• Well-developed commercial analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive resilient and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What do we offer

At Dentons we offer a competitive remuneration package with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance.

• We are a global business but locally run and operated giving us the best of both worlds
• We invest in our people - learning and development are key
• An annual wellness allowance of $500
• Sporting and charity events regular team events family Christmas parties and a mid-year and end of year functions

Dentons is a Pride Pledge accredited employer. We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race ethnicity culture religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age or disability. Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role or to request copy of the position description please contact Shannon Davis at