General Manager- Finance

General Manager
- Finance

January 16, 2026 by Andy Hickey

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving! They are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand their reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of their people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.

As part of the Genuine Parts Company Group (GPC Group), Motion offers the opportunity to collaborate on Group projects and leverage partnerships across the Asia Pacific region. As an organisation, continuous improvement and sustainable growth are two of their main objectives. This is driven by theirlong-term investment in people, systems, processes, and new growth opportunities for their people.

With their New Zealand head office locatedin Mt Wellington, you will havefree parking and the business also offers flexible working arrangements.

As the General Manager‑Finance, you will be at the helm of the NZ Finance team, driving financial performance and leading all financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting. As part of the Motion NZ Leadership team, you will bring smart business sense and lead a top‑performing team focused on strong controls and risk management. You’ll take charge of margin, pricing, expenses, and cash flow, making sure things are kept financially disciplined and in line with group standards.

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of financial operations including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and capital reports.
• Provide insightful business analysis and support to senior leadership for decision making.
• Ensure robust controls and compliance with statutory legislation and company policies.
• Manage and develop the NZ Finance team, setting KPIs and fostering a customer‑centric culture.
• Support acquisitions and ensure seamless portfolio integration.
• Engage with key stakeholders across Motion APAC, GPC, customers, and suppliers.

You are CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with prior experience leading finance teams in a similar type role to this. Any experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution industries would definitely be preferred.

You will possess strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability as well as proven leadership skills building high‑performing teams. You will have excellent communication skills, including executive reporting and stakeholder management skills. You will be proficient in MS Excel, MS Office, TM1 and ERP systems.

• Lead and develop the NZ Finance team
• Mount Wellington location, free parking & flexible work arrangements
• Attractive package, incentive as well as group discounts

The business offers an attractive package, bonus, flexible work arrangements as well as group discounts from a range of mechanical & industrial suppliers (e.g. Repco). You will be part of an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and you will be provided with ongoing training and career development. Motion NZ are a business that genuinely cares about supporting you to reach your full potential.

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Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Andy is one of New Zealand's leading Accounting and Finance recruitment specialists.