Chief Financial Officer

Leading Commercial Law Firm, Dentons Kensington Swan, is seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, you will be instrumental in helping us scale, grow and succeed as a team here in New Zealand. With the largest international reach of any firm in the market, Dentons Kensington Swan can provide unparalleled access to an international finance team to support your position as a finance leader in New Zealand.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer with accountability to the Board and the Partnership, you will be a member of the Executive Management Team. You will:

• focus on reporting timely and accurate financial information, and providing analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making


• deliver functional excellence for the business operations of the Firm, and support the successful achievement of our business and strategic plan goals


• develop long range financial strategies and business plans for the Firm


• have overall accountability and leadership of the Finance, Anti-money Laundering, Credit, and Trust Account processes and people.

What are we looking for?

You will have extensive financial leadership experience in financial services, professional services,  or service-focused businesses, including:

• tertiary qualification in accounting or finance


• Chartered Accountant qualification (CAANZ/CPA) and NZICA current membership, or equivalent


• a passion for building capability across a finance team and proven experience improving the systems and processes


• strong financial leadership with in-depth experience in financial management, accounting and reporting


• sound understanding of financial management information systems and related business processes


• experience in leading process improvement, process efficiency and change management


• a drive for continuous improvement to enable the Finance Team to add value to the business


• experience with strategic and business planning in a complex business environment


• complex decision and issues management, including financial modelling.

What do we offer?

At Dentons Kensington Swan, we offer a competitive remuneration package with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance.

• We are a global business but locally run and operated, giving us the best of both worlds


• We invest in our people - learning and development are key


• An annual wellness allowance of $500


• Sporting and charity events, regular team events, family Christmas parties and a mid-year and end of year functions

Dentons Kensington Swan is a Pride Pledge accredited employer. We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons Kensington Swan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. 

To apply, please submit your CV, and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role, or to request copy of the position description, please contact Emma Gibbins at [email protected].