Finance Team Lead

Location: Wellington - Upper Hutt | Office Based | Full-time About Arrow Uniforms Arrow Uniforms is a proudly New Zealand-owned company with a long history of designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-quality uniforms that people wear with pride every day. From healthcare to hospitality, corporate to frontline services, Arrow has built a reputation for creating uniforms that are not only functional and durable, but also thoughtfully designed to support the people who wear them in demanding real-world environments. What sets Arrow apart is its deep understanding of its customers and industries, and its commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence. The business has evolved significantly over time, growing from its roots into a trusted national partner known for reliability, responsiveness, and strong relationships. At its core, Arrow is a business that cares about doing things properly, improving constantly, and delivering practical solutions that make a real difference for its customers and communities. To get a feel for who we are, you can watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rGgApd0yd8 The Opportunity We are looking for a Finance Team Leader to take ownership of Arrow’s financial systems, reporting, managing cash and treasury, and decision-support capability. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on improving how finance works across the business, not just maintaining it. You will be the key finance presence in New Zealand, working closely with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen financial insight, systems, and commercial decision-making. Rather than focusing on transactional accounting work, this role is about building systems and clarity, structure, and control across the finance function, while enabling better business performance. Key Responsibilities Review and improve finance systems, workflows, and internal controls, identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical, scalable improvements Strengthen data integrity and ensure consistent, decision‑ready financial reporting across systems Own monthly management reporting, delivering clear insights on performance, margins, cash, and key drivers Provide commercial analysis to support pricing, tenders, and broader business decision‑making Lead cashflow forecasting and working capital management, improving visibility of cash position and financial trends Support FX exposure monitoring and hedging considerations Oversee compliance reporting including IRD requirements (FBT, RWT, etc.), and maintain strong internal controls and governance Liaise with external advisors and auditors as required Lead the remote finance team members (AP, AR, and data functions), providing guidance, direction, and oversight to ensure accuracy, alignment, and performance Foster a culture of ownership, improvement, and commercial thinking across the finance function About You We are looking for someone who is practical, hands‑on, and commercially minded, with the ability to improve how finance operates in a real business environment. You will likely have: 3 - 5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance (senior candidates also welcomed) Experience in management accounting, financial control, or operational finance Strong Excel and financial reporting capability Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle (preferred) Exposure to cashflow forecasting and financial analysis Experience in manufacturing, product‑based, or operational environments (advantageous) Leadership capability, ideally with experience leading a small team You will also bring: Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently Practical problem‑solving and process improvement ability Strong communication skills with non‑finance stakeholders Confidence working across onshore and offshore teams Why this role? Shape and improve the finance function from the ground up Work closely with senior leadership on business‑critical decisions Help the business maintain profitability and margin to allow continued strong growth Gain exposure across operations, finance, and commercial strategy Play a key role in scaling a fast growing New Zealand business both in domestic and international markets Develop into a senior leadership role You will not be siloed in a narrow accounting function. Instead, you will gain full visibility of how the business runs and directly influence its performance and growth. Interview Process Phone call with recruitment partner Initial interview with senior leadership team (Teams) Onsite meeting and business immersion session If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely shape finance, improve systems, and potentially grow into a senior leadership position, this is an exceptional opportunity. Please note, that the application deadline is on 21st August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr