Group Financial Controller

About Corson and the Role

Corson is a family-owned business with a century-long history, renowned for producing superior quality maize used in food ingredients. Operating from Gisborne, New Zealand, with reach into Australia, Corson maintains strong partnerships with leading FMCG companies, contributing ingredients to numerous household food brands across Australasia. Recently, the company has undergone a recovery and reinvestment phase, including launching a new milling facility and modernizing accounting systems to emphasize digital advancements. This presents an ideal opportunity to join during an exciting growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

As the Group Financial Controller based in Gisborne, you will hold a critical leadership position guiding the finance function for both New Zealand and Australian operations. Your duties include overseeing financial management, compliance, reporting, cash flow control, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning across the group. You will collaborate closely with operational managers to boost business performance by delivering valuable financial insights and strategic advice. Additionally, you will manage and mentor a small team responsible for transactional finance and customer services, directing budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial analyses to ensure precise and timely reporting for stakeholders such as the board and shareholders.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must hold CA or CPA professional accounting qualifications and possess a comprehensive understanding of IFRS financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Expertise in management accounting, including pricing strategies, revenue and inventory cost analysis, is essential. You should combine strong technical acumen with a strategic outlook, showing commercial insight and a willingness to challenge existing processes. Familiarity with manufacturing sector complexities is highly beneficial.

Career Progression and Work Environment

This role offers a clear advancement pathway for confident finance leaders ready to elevate their careers. Commercial finance leadership positions like this are uncommon in Gisborne, and successful candidates will join a dedicated team committed to growth and professional development.

Additional Information

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring collaboration across multiple functions and international divisions within the company. Candidates interested are encouraged to reach out directly for confidential conversations to explore this opportunity further.