Chief Financial Officer

About The Company
AS Wilcox & Sons is a proudly family-owned and operated New Zealand business with a rich history spanning over 70 years in the horticultural industry. Specializing in the production and supply of fresh vegetables, they are committed to delivering high-quality produce to New Zealanders, as well as to international markets, while maintaining strong values of respect, high performance, and growth.
  
They are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team and help drive their continued success and growth.
  
The Role
As the CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategy, and governance within AS Wilcox & Sons. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial future, ensuring alignment with our business goals and operational excellence.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making across the business
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance functions
• Have a continuous improvement approach to all things related to systems and processes
• Manage cash flow, capital expenditure, and investment initiatives
• Ensure financial governance, risk management, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive performance improvement and cost-efficiency
• Lead and mentor the finance, IT and admin team to build capability and accountability

About You
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced financial leader with a proven track record, preferably in the agricultural or FMCG sectors. You will possess strong commercial acumen, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
  
Key Requirements

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualified with significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and corporate governance
• Experience in the agriculture, horticulture, or FMCG sectors is highly desirable
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with financial operations
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to be a key leader in a well-established, reputable company
• A dynamic, supportive team environment with a focus on growth and innovation
• Based in the beautiful rural setting of Pukekohe, offering a great work-life balance

If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you’d like to find out more and for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Cooper at chrisc@huntercampbell.co.nz