Assistant Financial Controller

Arxada; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada seeks an Assistant Financial Controller in Auckland to support financial operations in the Oceania Region. The role involves financial analysis, compliance, and strategic collaboration to drive growth. Ideal candidates are reliable professionals with strong accounting expertise and effective leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting skills and data entry proficiency required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Experience in change management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and analysis.
• Support regional BSO accounting functions.
• Prepare timely reports on financial performance.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation spanning over a century, we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect health, extend infrastructure lifespan, and reduce ecological footprints.

Sustainable preservation is a top priority for us. We are investing strategically to decrease our environmental footprint and to develop cleaner, greener solutions that help our customers adapt to long-term environmental and social changes.

The Assistant Financial Controller supports the financial operations of the Oceania Region, working closely with the Regional GM, Commercial Head, and leadership team to drive sustainable, profitable growth and regional vision. The role involves assessing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting accounting, tax, and treasury activities, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate is a reliable professional with broad knowledge of accounting, financial, and business principles. They are strategic thinkers and effective leaders capable of making profitable decisions.

All employees must comply with Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, standards, policies, and procedures as outlined by Arxada.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive financial planning and analysis by evaluating performance, risks, and opportunities.
2. Contribute to regional strategy development, challenging assumptions, and providing financial guidance on activities, investments, and business drivers.
3. Support the region's BSO accounting functions, including transactional, tax, and treasury activities.
4. Prepare timely reports on financial performance and KPIs monthly, quarterly, and annually.
5. Develop monthly outlooks with insights and risk/opportunity identification.
6. Collaborate with senior teams, sales, marketing, and operations to grow the business.
7. Lead the annual Target process aligning with corporate and segment requirements.
8. Drive cost control and operational optimization.
9. Build credibility and maintain strong relationships with external parties such as customers, vendors, and authorities.
10. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and adaptability to new systems.
• Strong accounting skills and data entry proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Independent, self-directed, team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in change management.

Arxada offers world-class solutions in two key areas:

• Microbial Control Solutions (MCS): Focuses on microbial threats through five business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, and Material Protection.
• Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE): Provides materials for electronics, aerospace, nutritional ingredients, chemicals, performance intermediates, and high-performance raw materials.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.