Commercial Finance Manager - Wellington CBD

Closing Date: 26/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wellington - CBD - Willis Street
Job Category: Financial Controller,Intermediate Financial Accountant,Other
Job Description
Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a driven Finance professional looking to take that next big step - with a company known for taking big, innovative leaps in healthcare! Our Wellington CBD Head Office is looking for an experienced and motivated Commercial Finance Manager who has the skills of a leader and the drive of an enthusiast. You will be responsible for owning and leading the Group's financial planning and analysis function - think budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, scenario analysis and financial modelling. As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will also oversee the Group's banking requirements.

This is a permanent full-time role and reports to the Financial Controller.

It is essential that the ideal candidate have experience using Workday Adaptive software (or similar planning tools).

Main responsibilities:

Own the financial planning calendar, coordinating inputs from the Group's senior leadership and cost centre owners
Lead the Group's long-term planning cycles with clearly defined timelines, methodologies and assumptions
Deliver structured performance reporting
Lead the deisgn of templates, drivers, reports and dashboards within the platform
Build strong relationships across the Group to enhance planning accuracy
Manage covenant reporting across all banking arrangements
Lead cashflow forecasting, ensuring alignment with operational planning and liquidity needs
The benefits of working with us:

Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
We have development pathways designed to steer you tfurther into the leadership space
Active manager feedback aimed at growth and excellence
Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
As part of the Head Office team you will be able to access Habit's state-of-the-art gym and pool facilities right in the same building!
Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to the full scope of EAP services
The ideal candidate:

You must have a professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA)
A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a senior commercial finance role, preferably in complex multi-entity organisations
Sound experience in sharing complex financial information with non-finance staff
Workday Adaptive and PowerBi experience
Experience working with mid to upper-tier finance ERP such as Sage Intact
Must have people management experience
Excellent and warm communication
Organised, structured in approach and analytical
Ability to oversee and audit adherence to finance policies and procedures


Please refer to job no 2079 in your cover letter when applying for this role.

If you have any questions, email HR@Habit.co.nz

Confidentiality is assured

We will be screening / interviewing applicants as and when they apply. As soon as we find a suitable candidate, we will close this role.

This role is only open for those candidates who are New Zealand citizens, residents or have open working rights here in New Zealand. There is no sponsorship for this role.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds. Read more