The Company
Our client is a nationally recognised organisation that plays a critical role in developing New Zealand's workforce capability. Working closely with employers, industry leaders and learners, they help shape skills development and training pathways that support long-term economic growth.
The Role
Reporting to the GM Finance & Digital, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the integrity, governance, performance and continuous improvement of the finance function while partnering closely with senior leaders across the organisation.
You'll be the senior technical finance leader responsible for financial reporting, audit, controls, treasury, compliance and financial governance, while also playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, business modelling, investment analysis and strategic decision-making.
Leading a small team, you will provide trusted advice to senior executives and governance stakeholders while driving financial performance, risk management and process improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture
- Own monthly, annual and statutory financial reporting
- Lead the external audit process and manage key advisor relationships
- Maintain a strong financial control and risk management framework
- Oversee treasury, cashflow management and banking relationships
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning processes
- Develop financial models, business cases and profitability analysis
- Partner with business leaders to provide commercial insights and performance improvement recommendations
- Drive finance systems enhancements, automation initiatives and process improvements
- Support strategic projects, organisational change and investment decisions
Your Profile
You will be an experienced finance leader who combines technical excellence with commercial acumen and strong stakeholder management skills.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) qualification or equivalent
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior financial control, reporting or technical accounting responsibilities
- Proven experience leading and developing finance professionals
- Strong expertise across financial reporting, audit, controls, treasury and compliance
- Advanced financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capability
- Experience influencing senior leaders and presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong systems and ERP experience, ideally including system implementation or transformation projects
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving better business outcomes
Whats on offer?
- Broad and influential leadership role with significant organisational impact
- Opportunity to partner directly with senior executives and key decision-makers
- Mix of technical accounting, commercial finance and strategic leadership
- Purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's future workforce
- Collaborative and values-led culture
- Competitive salary package and benefits
- True hybrid 3/2 model with balance.
If you're looking for a role where you can leverage your technical expertise while helping shape business strategy and performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now.
For a confidential discussion, contact Megan Alexander at Robert Half Auckland on 09-9156700
Reference Number: 06900-0013528587
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