CareerPlan

Head of Strategic Finance

Wairarapa, North IslandFull-time2026-10-28
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead strategic finance function to connect long-term financial strategy with investment priorities, service outcomes, and annual planning for a regional water utility.

Role type

Senior IC strategic finance leader

Builds

Enterprise productivity and efficiency framework; economic and financial modelling capability

Domain

Utilities / Infrastructure / Public Sector

Required skills

Strategic finance, economic appraisal, investment decision support, team leadership, executive influence, analytical depth, practical judgement

Preferred skills

Infrastructure or utilities experience, technology and data/AI understanding, chartered accountancy or postgraduate study

Responsibilities

Shape strategic finance function, lead a small team of advisors, develop economic and financial modelling capability, lead enterprise productivity framework, partner with leaders to identify improvement opportunities, influence decisions at executive and Board level

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC