At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and governance for a pioneering global orthotics company.
- Company: Formthotics Foot Science, a leader in innovative orthotic solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity for global impact.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a values-driven company while driving international growth.
- Qualifications: CA qualification and senior leadership experience in finance and operations.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
- Chief Financial Officer 11 August, 2026, Canterbury, Permanent / Full Time
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Formthotics Foot Science is a pioneer and world leader in the design and manufacture of prefabricated orthotics.
A successful, privately owned Christchurch based company, Formthotics are on a mission to help people lead active and pain-free lives.
Backed by four decades of research and development, Formthotics are the world’s most effective and sustainable customisable orthotics.
Proven to prevent injuries and falls, treat lower limb and back pain, and provide greater comfort and performance, Formthotics are exported to over 60 countries and worn by millions of people around the world.
Formthotics Foot Science are entering an exciting phase of accelerating global growth and are seeking an enterprise-level Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to partner with the CEO and Board to drive performance, governance, and long-term value creation.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role operating as the CEO’s second-in-command (2IC), with enterprise-wide accountability across finance, risk, compliance, and shared services.
More than a traditional finance role, the CFO will operate horizontally across the business, ensuring strong alignment and enabling disciplined execution of strategy.
You will play a central role in shaping strategic direction, supporting Board decision-making, and ensuring the organisation has the systems, insights, and governance required to scale globally in a sustainable and compliant way.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Board to shape and execute strategy, providing clear, decision-ready insights.
- Lead enterprise planning, budgeting, and performance frameworks aligned to strategic priorities.
- Translate strategy into execution by aligning cross-functional priorities and lifting delivery discipline.
- Provide high-quality Board reporting on performance, risks, and value creation opportunities.
- Lead scenario modelling, investment evaluation, and capital allocation decisions.
- Own enterprise risk, financial governance, and compliance frameworks across all jurisdictions.
- Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance in New Zealand and global markets.
- Oversee legal, regulatory, and quality frameworks to protect enterprise value and reputation.
- Lead finance, quality, and enterprise systems to ensure scalable, integrated business capability.
- Recommend systems, data, and reporting improvements to enable better decision-making.
- Ensure the organisation continues to have robust business management systems and decision-grade data.
- Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing enterprise-wide outcomes.
- Mentor and develop finance and quality leaders while lifting commercial capability across the business.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with company values.
About You
You are an experienced, commercially astute finance leader who thrives in a strategic, enterprise-facing role and enjoys working closely with a CEO and Board.
You will bring
- CA qualification (or equivalent).
- Senior leadership experience in finance & operations within a global, manufacturing, export, or multi-jurisdiction environment.
- Proven background experience enabling you to operate in a 2IC capacity to the CEO.
- Proven capability in strategy, governance, and Board-level engagement.
- Strong commercial acumen, including investment evaluation and/or M&A exposure.
- Experience leading or overseeing risk, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
- A collaborative, low-ego leadership style with the ability to influence across functions.
- The ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights.
You are forward-thinking, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Why Join Formthotics Foot Science?
You’ll play a critical leadership role in a globally recognised New Zealand business, partnering closely with an experienced CEO and engaged Board to shape strategy, performance, and international growth.
This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide impact beyond finance while contributing to a values-driven organisation committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
Applications close on 30 April.
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Chief Financial Officer 11 August, 2026 • Canterbury • Permanent / Full Time employer: EQ Consultants
Formthotics Foot Science is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Chief Financial Officer to lead in a values-driven organisation dedicated to innovation and quality. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to employee growth, you will be at the forefront of shaping strategic direction while enjoying the benefits of working in a globally recognised New Zealand company that prioritises sustainability and performance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on people's lives through our pioneering orthotic solutions.
