Contract Financial Controller

Find Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand's technology client is seeking a Contract Financial Controller for 4-6 months to lead the finance function and a small team, reporting to the CFO. You will establish robust controls, oversee month-end close, and ensure governance across all statutory requirements.

In a fast-paced environment, you will partner with stakeholders to provide insights and drive financial performance. CBD Auckland location, with potential for extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller in a fast-paced environment.
• Audit and Xero experience desirable.
• Strong governance and controls knowledge.
• Ability to lead a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and governance.
• Lead month end and reporting processes.
• Manage statutory compliance including audits, tax, and payroll.
• Maintain financial registers including fixed assets and leases.
• Partner across the business to provide insights and support.

Skills

Audit experience

Xero experience

Team leadership

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Contract Financial Controller, 4-6 months, potential to extend, manage team
• CBD location, large complex business, impressive and experienced management team
• Experience in fast changing environment. Audit & Xero experience desirable

Our newly established technology client is looking for a contract Financial Controller for 4 - 6 months with the potential to extend longer. We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function, manage a small team and reporting directly to the CFO.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and development a small finance team.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and governance.
• Lead month end and reporting processes.
• Manage statutory compliance including audits, tax, and payroll.
• Maintain financial registers including fixed assets and leases.
• Partner across the business to provide insights and support.

You will be working in a fast paced and fast changing environment. You will work along side a passionate team, in a significantly growing company.