Finance Manager Controller

AllRecruits; Hamilton; In loco; NZD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AllRecruits in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager / Controller to lead financial management for a growing commercial construction business with nationwide operations. You will own reporting, forecasting and controls, work closely with operations and leadership, and drive automation and AI initiatives to improve visibility and decision making.

This senior role offers the opportunity to grow with the business as it scales.

Competenze

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience in Controller/Finance Manager roles.
• Experience managing multi-branch NZ operations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Ability to use AI and automation tools in a business environment.
• Strong systems and data capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Own financial management, controls and reporting.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards.
• Support strategic planning and sustainable growth.
• Translate financial information into clear commercial recommendations.
• Utilize AI, automation and modern financial technology to improve financial management of the company.

Conoscenze

Operational accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow management

AI & automation

Financial analysis

Data capability

Communication

Construction accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

Financial Manager / Controller

We are seeking a Financial Manager / Controller for a growing commercial construction business in Hamilton with nationwide operations.

This is a hands-on senior finance role for someone who understands the realities of commercial construction, sees the big picture, communicates well, and enjoys working alongside operational and leadership teams.

You will take ownership of our financial management, reporting, forecasting and commercial controls, while helping us build better systems and make better business decisions.

Importantly, we want someone who is strong in AI and modern technology and can help us identify practical opportunities to automate processes, improve financial visibility and give our people better information.

As the business grows, we want this person to grow with us.

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. Identify practical applications that save time, provide better information or improve decision-making.

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.

Experience

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with proven success in a Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Accountant role managing multi-branch or multi-site NZ operations.

• Strong day-to-day operational accounting and finance experience.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management capability.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI and automation tools in a business environment.
• Confidence analysing project margins, WIP, forecast costs and financial risks.
• Strong systems and data capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to turn complex financial information into straightforward commercial advice.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to challenge when required, without creating unnecessary friction.
• Ideally, commercial construction experience with an understanding of construction project accounting and commercial reporting