Avanti Finance Group is a privately owned non-bank lender operating across New Zealand, and Australia. We are on a growth mission to lead and inspire our industry through innovation, and the development of exceptional financial services products whilst fostering a motivated and engaged workplace culture that is centered around personal growth and high performance.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial accounting operations for the organisation. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing the preparation of financial statements, meeting tax obligations, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management across the Group. This role acts as a business partner to the wider finance team, and the business.

As Senior Finance Manager, you can expect to:

• Preserve value for our Group through technical accounting guidance and compliance, policy development, internal controls, leadership of preparation and review of both annual financial statements, Companies Office support and Expected Credit Loss leadership through modelling and reviews with internal stakeholders and Auditors.
• Create value through superb stakeholder management and an appetite for learning and development at front of mind, at all times. This role will lead a Senior Financial Accountant with a coaching approach and be across change management leadership on a wider level across the Finance function, and the business.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Finance qualification with 7 years experience in finance and accounting within the Financial Services industry.
• Strong accounting knowledge and ability, including in Hedge Accounting.
• Up to date knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and tax regulations in NZ. Hit the ground running with IFRS9 to run the ECL models.
• A curious mind with a communications focus, and hunger for continuous improvement.

What's in it for me?

Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following the initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books, and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages but as we all know there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential, while feeling supported, valued and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Our weekly fruit deliveries and membership with Healthy Food Guide is there for you to feel good from the inside out.

Ok, great, but now what?

You’re still reading, so hopefully that means you’re interested in us and you may be about to Google us. What you’ll find is an authentic, value driven, kiwi owned and operated finance success story. 35 years young with an exciting future ahead – now is a great time to join us! Our journey is one of continuous improvement, so curious, proactive and motivated change makers this is where you will thrive.

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Our Talent team can’t wait to talk to you!