Financial Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned and commercially savvy Financial Controller to head the finance operations in New Zealand while also offering strategic financial support across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Finance Director of the Asia Pacific region, this position blends practical financial leadership with key responsibilities in business partnership, regional reporting, finance transformation, and strategic project participation. The appointed individual will be instrumental in enhancing financial outcomes, bolstering governance frameworks, and underpinning significant business developments throughout the region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial control, accounting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions for New Zealand.
• Provide strategic financial counsel and insights to the Finance Director APAC and senior regional management.
• Maintain robust governance, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Fulfil Company Secretary duties ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Manage taxation, cash flow, working capital, credit policy, and finance controls.
• Develop and nurture relationships with auditors, banks, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support consolidated financial reporting and performance evaluations across Australia and New Zealand.
• Produce precise, prompt, and insightful reports for APAC leadership and the parent firm.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses, commentaries, and presentations to aid decision-making.
• Construct financial models and conduct commercial analyses for major business initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with operational heads to uncover avenues for growth, profitability, and enhanced performance.
• Assess acquisitions, capital expenditures, business proposals, and strategic options.
• Support post-investment evaluations and suggest ways to optimize returns.
• Lead finance transformation projects including SAP implementation and process optimization efforts.
• Drive automation, standardization, and reporting improvements within the finance division.
• Promote best practices in finance processes and boost operational efficiency in Australia and New Zealand.

Candidate Profile

• Possess CA, CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting credential.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles such as Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Business Partner.
• Strong proficiency in technical accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning.
• Experience dealing with multi-site or cross-country operations.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with commercial insight and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Expertise in ERP systems, with SAP experience being essential.

Opportunity Highlights

This position offers a chance to be part of a company investing in its future growth. You will have a pivotal role shaping financial strategies for New Zealand and Australia while being involved in significant developments, including managing operations at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and modern corporate office located in Auckland.