Financial Controller

Armstrong’S; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Annual remuneration reviews

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Armstrong's in New Zealand is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a finance team across Greenlane and Newmarket dealerships. You will partner with senior leaders in a growing automotive group to drive performance.

You will manage monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow, audits, tax compliance, and staff development for the Auckland finance team. Excellent career growth opportunities and competitive remuneration are offered.

Qualifications

• CA qualification and 4+ years post-qualification experience.
• Big 4 experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of automotive retail industry is advantageous.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Support dealership management on financial matters.
• Prepare annual plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage cash flow and debtors.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and audits.
• Lead and develop the Auckland finance team.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

CA qualification

Leadership

Financial reporting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller Lead a finance team across our Greenlane and Newmarket dealerships Work closely with senior leaders in a growing automotive group Excellent career development opportunities

About us

Passionate about cars. Driven by people. Armstrong's is New Zealand's largest private automotive retail group, proudly representing 20+ leading brands across 20+ dealerships. From family favourites to premium icons, we're in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and we're still growing. We're car people, but more than that, we're people people. Our culture is built on passion, trust and respect, and it's why our team members love what they do. We back our people with real development opportunities and a high-performance culture that recognises and rewards success.

The opportunity

• Work in the leading edge of Automotive
• Work with an incredible team of experts
• Be part of the world's leading automotive brands
• Reap the rewards, and take your career to the next level

You will be responsible for

• Monthly management accounts, including financial performance, financial position and cash flow reporting, plus commentary for the regional manager's report
• Supporting dealership management with all financial aspects, helping them interpret results and identify areas for improvement
• Preparing annual business plans, budgets (including capital expenditure) and forecast updates
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining high financial hygiene standards
• Reviewing monthly stock levels and managing debtors
• Daily and weekly performance reporting, and monthly reporting to Head Office
• Statutory compliance, including GST, FBT and RWT returns, plus input into income tax calculations
• Internal audits and external audit preparation for each dealership
• Acting as the Auckland-based point of contact for local financial matters
• Leading and developing your finance team
• Driving process, policy and internal control improvements, supplier and procurement reviews, and finance projects

The successful candidate will have

• 4+ years post CA qualification
• Big 4 accounting or professional services experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and distributor/manufacturer (advantageous) with a strong commercial mind
• Strong people leadership and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial accounting and reporting systems
• A self-motivated, dynamic work ethic and a commitment to innovation and best practice
• A real team player who collaborates well with a range of stakeholders

Here’s what we can offer you

• To belong to an exciting company which cares about their people
• Excellent career growth opportunities, we promote from within
• Competitive remuneration package
• Staff discounts
• Annual remuneration reviewsWe are committed to developing our people and continuous learning opportunities

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