Director of Finance
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
Are you an experienced finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery? Join Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) as our Director of Finance and play a key role in shaping the future of our trusted, values-based organisation.
As Southland's largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services, every financial decision we make helps support services that positively impact the lives of people across our community. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll provide both strategic and operational financial leadership across our social services and our aged care operations.
Leading an experienced and collaborative Finance team, you'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You'll remain actively involved in the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, while providing the insights and leadership needed to support organisational strategy and long-term sustainability.
At PSS, we're driven by a simple purpose: supporting Southlanders to live well and feel connected, valued, and safe. We also recognise that our people are at the heart of that impact, which is why we offer flexibility wherever possible, including opportunities for this role to be full-time or part-time hours (25-40 hours per week) and working arrangements that support you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across Enliven and Family Works.
- Lead all financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities to achieve revenue and targets.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting and insights to support decision-making.
- Lead, coach, and develop a capable and collaborative Finance team and support the delivery of a new and exciting strategy.
- Maintain effective financial controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Manage external advisors, auditors, banks and professional service providers.
- Champion PSS’s values and strategic objectives.
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role with responsibility for both strategy and day-to-day operations.
- A Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) and strong technical accounting expertise.
- The ability to translate financial information into practical insights and recommendations.
- Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and positive working relationships.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and audit processes.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI to enhance business performance.
- A collaborative, values-driven approach and a genuine desire to contribute to a for-purpose organisation making a difference in Southland.
Mō mātou | About us:
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services. We are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region.
Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven Southland and Family Works: Enliven Southland supports the well-being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our care homes and retirement village. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region.
When you join PSS, you become part of a values-led organisation, with a team of more than 350 people, united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference for individuals, families, and communities across Southland.
Applications:
Ready to use your financial leadership to make a lasting difference? If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today and help shape the future of Presbyterian Support Southland.
For a confidential discussion or to request a Candidate Information Pack, please contact Janet Ellis, Director of People, Culture and Safety - 027 702 1776 or email her directly on janet.ellis@pss.org.nz.
Please note to be considered for this role you will need to have the right to work in New Zealand and pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.
Interviews and appointments with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date, so don't delay apply today!
