Website Christians Against Poverty New Zealand

This role, reporting to the CEO, leads and executes the financial strategy for Christian’s Against Poverty New Zealand (CAP). As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) the Financial Director also contributes to other aspects of organisation strategy that drive CAP towards mission impact.

About CAP

CAP is a not-for-profit organisation working across Aotearoa to bring hope and help to families and whānau who are trapped in debt and poverty.

Every month, CAP receives hundreds of phone calls from New Zealanders who are drowning in unmanageable debt. It consumes more than they have to give; families are forced to sacrifice living essentials to pay their creditors. Our free, professional Debt Help service enables clients to repay their debt using their own income, and work towards a better future. As with all of CAP’s services, Debt Help is delivered in partnership with local churches, allowing clients to receive holistic care as they journey towards the ‘debt free’ finish line.

About this role

Key functions of this senior leadership role are:

  • Contributing financial leadership expertise to the strategic thinking and planning of the Executive Leadership Team, including in the areas of forecasting, stewardship, risk management, policies, and all aspects of the ongoing organisational financial functionality.
  • Accountable to the CEO for the management of CAP’s overall budget to ensure CAP is using financial resources responsibly and sustainably.
  • Together with CEO report to the Board as needed on financial aspects of the organisation, while also reporting regularly to the ELT on the financial position of CAP.
  • Driving continual improvement of finance systems and procedures to support the efficiency and effectiveness of finance team.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, that appropriate controls are in place, and audit and legislative requirements are met
  • Together with Executive colleagues, represent the organisation at high impact stakeholder meetings and fundraising events, bringing financial expertise as needed.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be experienced and skilled in general accounting knowledge, able to lead the organisation forward in the area of finance management and strategic planning.  You will understand the complexities of finance management and strategy in a not for profit environment, and you will be able to thrive in our organisation culture which is built on Christian values.   In addition to this, ideally you will have:

  • Experience in working with donor and fundraising income and grants.
  • The ability to work with very tight budgets, able to constantly reassess priorities, adapt  and find solutions to income flucuations.
  • A focus on process and procedure improvement, striving for excellence in systems
  • Leadership skills – modelling excellent people leadership, mentoring direct reports.
  • A personable and approachable manner, willing to share knowledge, to upskill and encourage others in their budget knowledge and practices.
  • Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Experience reporting to, and working with, a governance board.
  • Willing to both lead and be hands on in a small finance team.

Please refer to the Job Description (link found on the application page) for a detailed outline of the role, as well as the skills, abilities, and attributes we are looking for.

Why it’s great to work at CAP

  • You will be joining a team of skilled and dedicated individuals who are passionate about CAP’s mahi and making a difference in the community.
  • Staff wellbeing and health is of high importance at CAP, with an employee assistance programme and flexible working options available.
  • Five weeks Annual Leave provision for new recruits and further provisions for longer tenure staff
  • Best of all – you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of New Zealanders in poverty –  and the generations that follow

Please note: You are required to disclose any convictions or pending charges in your application, and a Ministry of Justice vetting check, with acceptable results, will be a condition of appointment to this role.