General Manager Finance Reports To: Number of Direct Reports: Ca 3-4 Delegation of Financial Authority: Chief Executive Purpose of the Finance & Corporate Service Team "[Insert Delegation Information here]" The purpose of the Finance team is to provide the financial activities related to running the company, ensuring the maximizing shareholder value through long-term and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies. Position Purpose This role has primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, job costing, statutory and regulatory financial compliance and financing. In addition this role will be expected to contribute to the strategic planning, deal analysis and negotiations. Key Accountabilities Key Result Area Health and Safety Key Accountabilities Champion health, safety and wellbeing consistently demonstrate exemplary health and safety behaviours. Seek opportunities to be included in health and safety activities. Be visible and complete regular safety talks with staff. Enable a change in health and safety culture look, learn from and celebrate health and safety contributions. Ensure all incidents, injuries and near misses are reported accurately and in a timely manner. People and Performance Demonstrate and advocate TLC Values and Behaviours. Recruit and build effective teams. Communicate team objectives. Monitor, review and evaluate performance of your team. Delegate responsibilities and decisions to empower and people and teams. Provide specialist guidance and support and act as a mentor/coach. Contribute to the overall management of TLC and the development of strategy, policy and practice. Create a culture where diversity is respected and valued. Ensure the efficient and effective administration of The Finance department and all other activities that report to the CFO. Trusted Advisor Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board to initiate and develop long range strategies and business plans for the consideration of the Board and General Manager Finance 1 P a g e
Financial Reporting and Processes Forecasting and Budgeting ensure implementation of approved policies and programs in all areas of activity. Maintain awareness of the business, economic and political environment and activities which may affect the Company s operations Guide and advise members of the senior leadership team in areas that are related to their functions Participate in the preparation and or validation of business cases to support new business activities and investments Provide commercial advice for and oversight of major customers contracts, contracts both revenue and finance Provision of accurate and timely management accounts Provision of annual and half yearly reporting. Lead and maintain the company s internal financial control systems processes and procedures to ensure best industry practice Treasury management including cashflow forecasting, and management of banking facilities and interest rate risk Control and maintain forward-looking models to provide financial insight in to the organisation s plans and operating budgets, including providing strategic budgeting, annual budget, three yearly focus and ten yearly plan Ensuring the financial forecast aligns with and supports the Statement of Corporate Intent Compliance Ensure that the Company fulfils its statutory compliance obligations as they relate to Pricing submissions and responding to requests from the Commerce Commission and the Electricity Regulatory Authority. Provide annual Default Price Path production through the Finance and Pricing team Provide annual compliance to Information Disclosure Production requests through the Finance and Asset team Understanding and maintaining knowledge around changes to the Compliance environment, particularly Pricing, Compliance, Regulatory Reporting Lead and guide understanding of compliance requirements Responsible for ensuring that the banking, insurance and external auditing relationships are maintained Responsible for overall tax compliance and planning Responsible for ensuring that the legal requirements associated with banking, insurance and auditing are carried as per compliance requirements Network Revenue Maintenance Information Technology Ensure Price calculation through the Pricing Team Responsible for the correct revenue forecasting; providing leadership to ensure Revenue Forecasting is within Regulatory levels Owner of underlying IT system Development leadership through IT Manager Maintaining formal view Core systems and performance 2 P a g e
Additional Duties Actively and positively participate as a member of the team. Proactively look for opportunities to improve TLC operations. Perform any other duties as needed by the business. Organisational Responsibilities Key Relationships Comply with and support all health and safety policies, guidelines and initiatives. Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements, and report any breaches as soon as they become known. Follow all TLC procedures, policies, guidelines and standards of integrity and conduct. Internal Chief Executive Senior Leadership Team Finance and Asset management key stakeholders External Banks and Insurance External Auditors External expert advisors Qualifications/Experience Qualifications CA or equivalent essential Experience 10 years minimum financial post-qualification experience 5 years experience as a senior finance leader (Previous CFO experience or equivalent (eg. Financial Controller from large organisation) Knowledge of Infrastructure; local government; or contracting background would be beneficial Understanding of Electricity compliance or any other regulated industry (about 25% of role would be reliant on this) Experienced people leadership and staff management Understanding of Asset Management Project management capability Ability to link finance to operations to strategy Skills Ability to demonstrate a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, good judgement and a proactive, positive can do attitude. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with a collaborative style of engagement and experience dealing with external parties. Excellent team communicator. A demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality services and meeting customer needs. 3 P a g e
People Leadership Competencies Competency Drives Vision and Purpose Description of success profile behaviour Talks about future possibilities in a positive way. Creates milestones and symbols to rally support behind the vision. Articulates the vision in a way everyone can relate to. Creates organisation-wide energy and optimism for the future. Shows personal commitment to the vision. Communicates Effectively Builds Effective Teams Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-to-one, small and large groups or amongst diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organisation. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions. Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives and experience. Establishes common objectives and a shared mind-set. Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale. Shares wins and rewards team efforts. Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team. Decision Quality Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement when making decisions. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. Recognises when a quick 80% solution will suffice. Directs Work Provides clear direction and accountabilities. Delegates and distributes assignments and decisions appropriately. Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results. Provides appropriate guidance and direction based on people s capabilities. Intervenes as needed to remove obstacles. 4 P a g e
Organisational Competencies Competency Description of success profile behaviour Customer Focus Gains insight into customer needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer. Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Collaborates Works co-operatively with others across the organisation to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others. Instils Trust Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidences. Practises what he/she preaches. Shows consistency between words and actions. Innovation Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better or unique. Introduces new ways of looking at problems. Can take a creative idea and put it into practice. Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation. The Lines Company Values Cherish Life Health and Wellbeing come first. Act Safely. Protect those around us. Be Proud Work hard to get the job done. Make a difference. Celebrate our expertise. Be Awesome Innovate and bring ideas to life. Punch above our weight. Embrace change positively. Exceed expectations. Own It Be responsible for our actions. Take ownership from start to finish. Deliver on promises Overcome challenges. 5 P a g e