Financial Controller

Hunter Campbell; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial planning and reporting. The role involves hands-on business partnering, ensuring robust financial control, and mentoring a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will be CA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial control and reporting. This position offers a pivotal role in supporting business growth and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial control, reporting, and compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust financial control across reporting and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Prepare accurate management accounts and performance dashboards.
• Deliver insights on revenue drivers and operational trends.
• Monitor cashflow and risk mitigation.
• Support M&A activity through financial modelling.
• Partner with operational leaders for decision-making.
• Lead and develop Finance team members.

Skills

Financial control

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

The Company

Established, award-winning NZ Professional Services company, backed by the strength of a large, listed Australasian Group.

The opportunity

The commercial Financial Controller will lead the financial planning, reporting, and compliance frameworks that underpin performance and growth. At the same time, play a hands-on business partnering role – translating financial data into clear insights that support decision-making, profitability, and long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust financial control across reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in line with business and group expectations.
• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, board packs, and performance dashboards.
• Provide commercial insights on revenue drivers, commissions, client profitability, and operational trends.
• Monitor cashflow and liquidity, ensuring strong financial management and risk mitigation.
• Support M&A activity through financial modelling, due diligence, integration, and post-deal analysis.
• Partner with operational leaders to deliver clear insights that influence decision-making and growth strategies.
• Lead and develop Finance team members, fostering accountability, capability, and continuous improvement.

Your profile

• CA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial control, reporting, and compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial insights that impact business outcomes.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling capability.
• Experienced in leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team.
• Experience with M&A processes and external audit (preferred).

To be considered for this position, submit your CV by following the link below. For a confidential discussion please call Sam Pritchard on 021 224 7093 or email [e-mail].