Keith Andrews Group

Do you have word class leadership and finance credentials?

Are you masterfully strategic and analytically deadly?

Is there a dose of Corporate Finance in your CFO DNA?

If you answered "YES" to the three questions at the top of this advertisement read on. If you are lying on the beach at the finish of 2024 and thinking "It's time for a change" then read on some more because we want to hear from you!

Keith Andrews needs a new CFO. But not just any CFO. We are looking for a world class Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated track record to help us achieve heavy vehicle sales and service market domination in NZ.

About us

Sounds good so far but never heard of us? Keith Andrews Trucks has grown from humble beginnings in Whangarei 32 years ago, to one of largest truck importers and distributors (sales, service and spares) in New Zealand. Daimler brands Fuso, Mercedes Benz and Freightliner are what our staff and customers love and approximately 1 out of every 4 trucks in NZ is imported and / or sold by a Keith Andrews Group business. We are nationwide with a team of ~400 people spread across branches in Whangarei, Manukau, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Napier and Wellington, Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin.

The Role

Summed up in a word, the CFO role at Keith Andrews is diverse. Leading a team of 16 people located between Auckland and Whangarei, the Chief Financial Officer sits on the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The CFO is responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the wholesale and retail operations of the Keith Andrews business and plays a crucial role in managing financial planning, analysis and reporting process control. The CFO's expertise ensures accurate financial records, timely financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and provides strategic financial insights and coaching to support decision-making by business leaders. This is not a role for a person without a proven track record as a CFO.

We are looking for a smart, experienced CFO that understands the business and doesn't just keep an accurate scoreboard. If you don't possess leadership skills, financial, corporate finance and treasury expertise as well as the ability to operate across a high complexity high performing group, this is not the role for you. Your ability to use financial and non-financial data to help understand the future as well as support and challenge Sales and Aftersales operational functions is mission critical at Keith Andrews. And yes amongst the serious stuff we are still a family business, and we still remember how to have fun!

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic delivery to make the high performance machine smarter, better, faster
• Financial policies and planning to maintain operations within the guardrails
• Financial reporting so the rear vision mirror is clear
• Financial forecasting and modelling so the windscreen is clear
• Risk Management to keep the business safe & make it better
• Business Systems Innovation to make sure we stay ahead of the chasing pack
• Process Improvement to make customers and staff lives easier
• Account Processing & Payroll so that gas is going in our people's tanks
• Governance & Compliance to keep us on the business racetrack

To be effective you will have

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a Bachelor of Commerce
• Accounting or Finance Degree preferably accompanied by relevant professional certification
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements in NZ
• Minimum 5 years of working in a similar role, ideally in an import and distribution environment as part of a large enterprise
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, cashflow management and forecasting techniques
• Experience in financial due diligence and corporate finance practices
• Experience working with banks and other debt providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our values

• Pride: We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Urgency: We make customer's priorities ours.
• Owning It: We take responsibility for our part in the process to ensure the team is successful.
• Respect: Everyone is always treated fairly and honestly.
• See it. Say it. Sort it: We lead by actively ensuring the highest standard.
• Sit in our Customer's Seat: We take time to truly understand our customer's situation

Why join us?

A rare opportunity to be a part of the team that is NZ's top truck importer and distributor. We are committed to providing a competitive salary package and fully supporting you to take your career to the next level. What are you waiting for? This is a great role! Apply today and let us know how awesome you are!

Join New Zealand's best performing truck team!

To apply for this job go to: https://keithandrews.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6707291.

Applications close 17 Jan 2025