Financial Controller

Job Description : FC AUCKLAND NEW ZELAND As Financial Controller, you will be entrusted with shaping the financial health of the organisation through meticulous reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic planning. Your day-to-day activities will involve Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and reports with comprehensive analysis to inform business performance. Develop strategic plans for financial growth by evaluating risks, identifying efficiency's, and implementing improvements across systems and controls. Coordinate project reporting processes, including monthly reviews with branch leads and managers to optimise project financial returns. Ensure compliance with banking covenants, statutory requirements, and internal policies while proactively highlighting potential issues to senior management. Provide commercial input into new business opportunities such as acquisitions, mergers, and contracts by delivering insightful financial analysis. Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budgets or forecasts, offering actionable recommendations for corrective measures. Oversee year-end financial statement processes in collaboration with the finance team to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Manage effective budgeting, forecasting, and analytical systems that support informed decision-making throughout the organisation. Maintain accurate general ledger balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis while producing regular KPI reports for stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team by fostering a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement. What you bring: Hold New Zealand Chartered Accountant status or equivalent qualification relevant to accounting disciplines. Demonstrate at least15 year's experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller within complex environments. Strong excel and system experience; familiarity with XERO system or similar is advantageous. Showcase proven leadership abilities through previous experience managing teams within finance or related fields. Possess deep knowledge of auditing rules, regulations, and best practices applicable to large organisations. Display expertise in financial reporting processes including budgeting cycles, month-end close procedures, and variance analysis. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when presenting complex information to diverse audiences. Experience with GST, FBT, income tax compliance preferred;

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