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Contract Financial Controller

Employer
Robert Half
Location
Auckland, NZ
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jun 30, 2021

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
The Company

My client is a very large NZ business that recently had a change in ownership to being majority NZ owned with superb financial backing. Subsequently, the business has had significant changes from growing a NZ based Finance team, implementing stand alone systems and the change of Governance structures that go with an entity of this size. The business is circa $300M+.

The Role

The role of Interim Financial Controller will report directly to the CFO, the business has a shared services function which you will be a key member of that team. Your responsibilities will not only include reporting but also a much broader commercial focus at a holistic level. The key responsibilities will include:

Commercial revenue review for both core Business Units, providing critical information to
  • key stakeholders to improve performance
  • Co-ordinate the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and providing a Group oversight & analysis to the board
  • Provide the Group monthly, quarterly & annual rolling forecasts and provide insights thereon to key stakeholders
  • Prepare Reports to meet Board requirements including flash reports, banking compliance, budgets, monthly board papers, trading updates & other ad hoc requests
  • Provide an overview of the non-operating cost centres
  • Manage the business valuation process as required to meet shareholder requirements
  • Champion the development of system enhancements and be involved in the forthcoming system implementation project
  • Participate in the strategic planning as required
  • Manage the annual audit, statutory reporting and tax requirements
  • Support the Treasury & Tax Finance Manager and overview this function which includes insurances as well as the AP & AR functions
  • Ensure the internal controls and company policies are maintained for effective governance
  • Ensure leases & property accounting is up to date in accordance with IFRS16
  • Staff management of 11 direct & indirect reports
  • Other projects and duties as required


Your Profile

To be considered for this role, we are looking for an experienced contract Financial Controller who is looking for a new challenge. The company is looking for a CA or equivalent qualified Accountant who can bring their level of experience to this company as it continues to evolve through changes. You will need to be down to earth and pragmatic. You will have no doubt worked in a similar size business and understand the requirement to meet deadlines, bring strong governance to the table but also bring your own commercial acumen. The CFO is looking for a business partner whom he can rely & trust upon who can really take ownership of the day to day finance function. Ideally you will have inventory / manufacturing experience.

Apply Today

Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Ronil Singh or Ellie Dean in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.

Job Reference No: 06900-0011836202

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