Chief Financial Officer

• Diverse and rewarding leadership opportunity
• Attractive salary + benefits, including a vehicle
• Role offering challenge, variety and growth

The Excel group stands at the forefront of the Industrial, Refrigeration, and Commercial sector, catering to a range of customers from small businesses to prominent industrial and commercial brands across New Zealand. The Group includes Excel Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, EcoChill, ICE Electrical, Rivet Innovate and Rivet Fabricate.

All these businesses, their branches and staff are supported by Group Support, our rapidly growing team of administrative extraordinaires, based in our stunning offices in Hāwera, Taranaki. Our team of 40+ is focused on ensuring efficiency and accuracy for every client we serve, no matter the size of the business. We are highly skilled specialists who provide accounting, financial, systems, communications, HR and recruitment assistance.

Values – our guiding principles and what we believe in

• Be Safe
• Do the Right Thing
• Family
• Bring Enthusiasm
• Show Respect

Working at Group Support (Excel)
We're more than just a business; Group Support is an engaged and energetic team who believe in fostering a fun and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation are celebrated. Our mission is to deliver exceptional services while making a positive impact in our community.

About the role
The role of CFO will lead the largest team within Group Support (Finance) and work closely with the Managing Director, SLT and wider Group Business Directors in leading Payroll, Finance and IT. You will play a crucial and lead role in overseeing the financial operations and systems of the total Group while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting for the Group businesses as well as leading / contributing to major projects.
This role will focus on:

• Leading your team of seven direct reports within the Finance, functions through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging learning opportunities
• Overseeing all financial aspects of the business (financial performance and reporting), while providing technical finance expertise
• Nurturing a positive and collaborative culture and working environment that promotes engagement and high performance.
• Working as a strategic leader and trusted business partner to the Directors throughout the group, enabling the performance of each of the businesses, identifying risks, opportunities and solid solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working hours
• Company Vehicle
• Medical Insurance
• Fresh and modern South Taranaki based offices
• Birthday leave
• Access to free EAP

Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience (preferably in a commercial environment) as a proven people leader with high EQ skills
• Proven experience leading teams, coaching, mentoring, and setting goals and expectations
• Experience with building and maintaining effective relationships and gaining the cooperation of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Qualified CA (or equivalent)
• A growth mindset with a forward-thinking focus
• Ability to contribute to problem-solving, forming useful solutions and being one step ahead.

How to apply
If you are a passionate, people focused, financial leader looking to join the cohesive and supportive Hāwera team, click Apply today.

This role is being managed exclusively through Moxie. If you have questions, please reach out to Lauren at lauren@moxie.nz or Ben at ben@moxie.nz.