11 November 2026
Head of Finance (Contract)



About the Company 

This highly successful, privately owned family office encompasses diverse commercial holdings, extensive funds and not-for-profit entities. Operating from a central Auckland hub, the organisation aims to fund its own growth, managing everything from agile startups to larger portfolio businesses. The culture is collaborative, dynamic and long term focused.

About the Role 

This 13 to 14-month contract is unique in its breadth, no two weeks will be the same. You will seamlessly transition between rigorous technical accounting for the central group and strategic advisory for portfolio executives. Diving in to also deliver accounts prep for some of the small entities or when needed in the wider group. Offering excellent flexibility, this role balances hands-on operational finance with commercial impact and bespoke project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

A full JD is available but as a guide:

• Manage the balance between technical accounting and commercial board advisory
• Drive financial evaluation for unique projects and developments 
• Deliver consolidated IFRS group reporting and deliver strategic insights to executives
• Operate transactional Xero accounting for the central office and smaller entities
• Consolidate cashflow forecasts to optimise treasury and assess funding requirements

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

You need to be the “Head Chef and Potwash” able to seamlessly adjust depending on who you’re dealing with and what each part of the organisation requires. It’s a no ego’s environment but undoubtedly exposed to some very unique projects and investments. 
The ideal background would be someone with a strong audit background with Group reporting exposure who has also spent time in growth SME’s. Any exposure to complex financial investments would be a huge bonus (but we know that might be a big ask!).

• Possess strong technical accounting skills with a proven commercial advisory background 
• Demonstrate proficiency in Xero and advanced financial modelling tools
• Leverage excellent communication skills to influence executives and business leaders
• Hold a recognised CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA professional accounting qualification
• Adapt rapidly to fluid environments with a pragmatic, hands-on approach

You must be able to start by December 1st at the latest in central Auckland to take this role on.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience open to hourly or a fixed term annual salary
• Flexible but due to the amount of interpersonal connections required across the Group this will suit someone keen to be in the Auckland office more often than not
• Huge exposure to different businesses and networks.
• Engage with a highly collaborative, unique leadership team in central Auckland
• Operate from a genuinely beautiful office with parking

To help me manage applications please use the links below. This role is handled by Sam Patterson, I read all CV’s personally and due to the high volume of applications please allow 72 hrs for me to review your details. 

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.