CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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WISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Executive Summary
The Organisation
Wise Management Services (WMS) is the engine room of the Wise Group and its role is simple. To provide shared services that give the Wise Group family of organisations the edge, resulting in more time for them to focus on making a difference to the wellbeing of people, organisations, communities and the environment.
That means you’ll find WMS expertise deployed in information services, people and culture, finance, payroll, procurement, contracts, property, projects, quality, safety and wellbeing across the Wise Group. Importantly, it’s not a case of one size fits all; WMS works in a partnership model to deeply understand the needs and priorities of each organisation within the Wise Group whānau.
The Wise Group itself is nothing short of inspirational. At the heart of everything the group does is a deep belief in social justice and equity, backed by an absolute passion and desire to improve people's lives, every day, everywhere. To achieve equity for all, and in particular, people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, the Wise Group listens deeply to understand and meet the unique needs of local communities, whānau and the people who engage with their services.
The Role
Wise Management Services is looking for an exceptional leader to join them as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The CFO of WMS provide inspirational and world leading financial leadership to the Wise Trust Board, subsidiary companies, Chief Executives and their leadership teams, to support the achievement of the Group’s purpose. This will be supported by sustainable and leading-edge financial systems, processes and controls that meet statutory responsibilities as well as information and analysis requirements.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be a Chartered Accountant, with five or more years’ experience in a CFO or senior financial leadership role. Competencies such as exceptional financial advice and support, understanding of statutory obligations and responsibilities, focus on financial sustainability along with personal characteristics of integrity and resilience are a given for this role. What will set you apart as a leader will be your visionary and strategic capability, combined with your ability to inspire and motivate teams, and in doing so deliver results that exceed customer expectations.
We invite you to explore the role with HG Consultants:
David Hughes:
M: +64 (0)21 286 4470
Paul Ingle
M: +64 (0)21 029 18623
CHIEF FINACIAL OFFICER
Role Specification
The Chief Financial Officer will demonstrate skill and knowledge in the following criteria:
WISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Powering the Group Every Day
Wise Management Services (WMS) is the engine room of the Wise Group. With an annual budget of around $11M, WMS is made up of 100 talented individuals all striving towards our purpose of Powering the Group Every Day.
WMS latest Gallup engagement score landed us in the 75thpercentile of all organisations globally and we are proud of the diverse, purpose driven people who make our workplace a source of wellbeing.
Savvy business administration can take an organisation to the next level. Our role is to provide core shared services that give Wise Group the edge. We combine a deep knowledge of the organisations in the Wise Group whānau with our expertise in finance, payroll, procurement, contracts information services, property management, design and digital services, project and change management, safety and wellbeing, quality, and people and culture.
This robust shared service function ensures stakeholders get the best advice and services, allowing them to focus on what they do best – working to transform lives.
Continual improvement in pursuit of our shared purpose
WISE GROUP
The Wise Group is one of the largest providers of mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa New Zealand. As illustrated below, we are a whānau of charitable organisations, providing services and resources, driving research and championing new thinking.
The Wise Group is a Peak Performing organisation. Peak Performance is about enabling individuals and organisations to continuously exceed their best in the pursuit of an inspiring purpose. It’s a journey not a destination and it’s about becoming the best we can be. Every day we can all do just a little bit better.
TIMELINE
Wednesday, 27 March 2024-Wednesday, 24 April 2024 | Search Phase |
2 May 2024 | Shortlisting An HG Consultant will be in contact with you during this period if you have been successful in the shortlisting process. |
22 May 2024 | Interviews Interviews will be conducted either in person, or virtually, depending on client preference. |
23 May 2024 | Due Diligence Reference checking and probity checking will occur after interviews. This will include verification of substantive qualifications and police checks if required. |
Late May | Final Decision and Offer |
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 April 2024
The reference number to include in your application is H24_4695
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please contact Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado via ntirado@hardygroupintl.com
Applications submitted on-line will receive an automatic receipt. If a receipt in not received within 12 hours we request, you contact the search coordinator listed above to arrange a re-submission of your application if necessary.
APPLICATION
Your application must include:
- 1.A cover letter, addressed to the Principal Consultant, including a brief response to the following questions:
- What is your unique value proposition, your X factor as such, that you will bring the role?
- What is an innovative you feel most proud of and why?
- 2.A copy of your current Curriculum Vitae
Please view HG’s Written Application Procedure prior to preparing your documentation and applying for the role.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
David Hughes
Executive Director Search and Recruitment
(M) +64 (0)21 286 4470
ABOUT US
HardyGroup’s (HG) mission is simple
Find and Grow Great Leaders - and we have been doing exactly that for more than 30 years in public and private health, primary, community and aged care as well as the broader public service.
Our synergistic business model of Executive Search and Recruitment integrated with Executive Leadership and Learning is our unique point of difference.
It ensures our clients can count on us for the lifecycle of their organisations leadership journey and why we are regarded as the leading trans-Tasman partner agency by clients.
When engaging HG you can be confident in a deeply personalised experience and service as nothing matters more to us than relationships and results.