Director of Finance & Operations
Auckland Auckland
Category Finance & Accounting Jobs
About Parrot Analytics Parrot Analytics is a media-tech company on a mission to connect the world with stories that move them. Our technology is used by the biggest names in entertainment from streamers to studios to understand audience demand, forecast content performance, and optimize investments. The Opportunity As we scale into new ventures and business models, were looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to run, and continuously improve the financial engine of the company.
This is a hands-on leadership role where everything you do counts. Youll be responsible for both setting the strategy and executing it from smart, scalable financial systems to preparing board-ready materials and negotiating with auditors. Youll work directly with our CEO and Chief of Staff, to ensure the financial integrity of the entire business including new ventures and high-impact initiatives.
If you are someone who; thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; loves to make an impact; energised by meaningful work; motivated by seeing the results of your efforts ripple across the organisation, then this is the place for you. What you will champion: Strategic Financial Leadership Work directly with the CEO and CoS to inform strategic decisions through detailed financial models and clear, data-driven insights. Structure financing models for new initiatives including equity ownership, funding flows, and monetization frameworks.
Design mechanisms that align incentives across stakeholders in emerging businesses. Help us think three steps ahead financially building systems that serve the company were becoming, not just the one we are now. Financial Oversight Own and execute all core financial functions: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Lead our annual planning process and monthly reporting cadence with discipline and accuracy. Maintain high-quality, investor-grade financials and dashboards that stand up to scrutiny. Roll up your sleeves to improve workflows and implement tools, processes, and systems that scale with the business (e.
g., revenue recognition, cost allocation, multi-entity reporting) to get ahead of complexity before it slows us down. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure our financial systems are streamlined and future-proof.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Oversee corporate structure, legal entity management, and intercompany transactions. Work closely with legal counsel to support contract review, compliance, board reporting, and governance. Prepare and manage audits, tax filings, and statutory compliance across jurisdictions.
Requirements What Youll Bring Ownership Mindset: A proactive self-starter: Youre self-driven, thrive in ambiguity, and take ownership of projects from ideation to delivery. Financial Expertise: 7 years in finance, FP&A, or strategic finance within a high-growth, tech-enabled business. CA/CPA preferred.
Can-do Attitude: A pragmatic, no-job-too-sm.
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