Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, almost 30 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of FP&A to lead our financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions. This role is pivotal in driving performance insights, partnering with business leaders, and shaping pricing strategies to support sustainable growth and profitability. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. 

• Own the rolling reforecasting process, delivering timely and accurate updates to financial outlooks. 

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and decision-making. 

Business Partnering & Performance 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing financial insights and challenge to drive performance. 

• Deliver clear and actionable reporting on financial and operational KPIs. 

• Support strategic initiatives with financial analysis and recommendations. 

Commercial Pricing & Strategy 

• Work with the Deal Desk to establish pricing for clients across products and services to align with the annual budget and corporate model. 

• Partner with commercial teams to evaluate pricing models, margin impacts, and competitive positioning. 

• Provide financial input into contract negotiations and customer proposals. 

Financial Modelling and Corporate Development 

• Support the CFO with advanced financial modelling for strategic planning, investment decisions, and capital allocation. 

• Assist in evaluating M&A opportunities and other corporate development initiatives.  

• Prepare materials for Board presentations, investor communications, and strategic reviews.  

Monthly Management Reporting 

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. 

• Provide clear commentary and insights on variances, trends, and performance drivers – including providing proactive steps to improve performance. 

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership and board stakeholders. 

• Continuously improve reporting processes and tools to enhance clarity, efficiency, and decision-making. 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead a high-performing FP&A function, with one direct report, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 

• Drive automation and process enhancements to improve efficiency and data quality. 
• Other adhoc projects and tasks as required 

• Proven experience in senior FP&A roles, ideally within a SaaS or technology environment. 

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling. 

• Experience with pricing strategy and business case development. 

• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills, experience with Business Central and PowerBI a plus. 

• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Outstanding flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Hybrid working
• Medical and Life insurance
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Strong mentoring & career development focus
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.

Shared Standards 

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.   

One Crew 

• We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate.  

Shine a Light 

• We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark. 

Make it Happen 

• We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery. 

Chase Great 

• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving.