AI-Driven Construction Finance Controller

AllRecruits; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AllRecruits Financial Controller role in Hamilton, NZ: take ownership of financial management, reporting and forecasting for a growing construction business with nationwide operations. You will drive commercial controls, systems and AI-enabled processes to improve visibility and decision-making, while partnering with operations and leadership teams.

This senior role requires deep construction finance knowledge, strong budgeting and cash flow skills, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager or similar experience.
• Significant commercial construction experience.
• Strong understanding of construction project accounting and commercial reporting.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management capability.
• Confidence analysing project margins, WIP, forecast costs and financial risks.
• Strong systems and data capability.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI and automation tools in a business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into straightforward commercial advice.
• Strong attention to detail with a big-picture view.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company's financial management, controls and reporting.
• Produce accurate and meaningful monthly management accounts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the company's financial position, performance and forward workload.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, policies and processes are in place.
• Manage year-end requirements and relationships with accountants, auditors, banks and other external advisers.
• Oversee tax, statutory and regulatory financial requirements as applicable.
• Manage construction finance and P&L.
• Manage project-level performance with the overall financial performance of the business.
• Understand what is really driving business performance.
• Identify financial and commercial risks before they become problems.
• Improve forecasting and scenario planning.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards.
• Support strategic planning and sustainable growth.
• Translate financial information into clear commercial recommendations.
• Utilize and implement AI, automation and modern financial technology to improve financial management of the company.
• Work closely with project and commercial teams to understand:
• Project profitability and margin.
• Cost-to-complete and forecast final cost.
• Work in progress.
• Project cash flow.
• Variations and claims.
• Retentions.
• Subcontractor and supplier commitments.
• Progress claims and payment cycles.
• Revenue recognition.
• Project risks and opportunities.
• Overheads and business-wide profitability.

Job description

AllRecruits Financial Controller role in Hamilton, NZ: take ownership of financial management, reporting and forecasting for a growing construction business with nationwide operations. You will drive commercial controls, systems and AI-enabled processes to improve visibility and decision-making, while partnering with operations and leadership teams.

This senior role requires deep construction finance knowledge, strong budgeting and cash flow skills, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset to