Financial Controller

Mitek New Zealand Limited; Howick; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MiTek is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the New Zealand finance function and provide strategic financial support across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Finance Director APAC, this role combines hands-on financial leadership with business partnering, regional reporting, finance transformation, and major initiatives across the region, including SAP implementation and governance enhancements.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Proven experience in Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Business Partner roles.
• Experience with SAP and multi-country operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial control, accounting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for New Zealand.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Finance Director APAC and regional leadership.
• Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and risk management practices.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Multi-country operations

Internal controls

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA, CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

MiTek is a global construction technology leader, providing integrated software, engineered products, services, and automated solutions to the building industry. Our mission is to advance the adoption of offsite construction and transform the way the world designs, makes, and builds.

Founded in 1955 and part of the Berkshire Hathaway group since 2001, MiTek operates across six continents in more than 100 countries. In New Zealand, we support MiTek-accredited truss and frame manufacturers and the wider timber construction industry with expertise in timber engineering, automation, software, building products, and estimating solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your engineering career with a global leader. You'll receive training and mentoring while gaining broad exposure to timber engineering, construction technology, software, and manufacturing.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the finance function in New Zealand while providing strategic financial support and oversight across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Finance Director APAC, this role combines hands-on financial leadership with business partnering, regional reporting, finance transformation, and strategic project involvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance, and supporting major business initiatives across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all financial control, accounting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for New Zealand.
• Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to the Finance Director APAC and regional leadership team.
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and risk management practices are maintained.
• Perform Company Secretary responsibilities and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage taxation, cash flow, working capital, credit policies, and financial controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with auditors, banks, legal advisers, and external stakeholders.

Regional Financial Support (Australia & New Zealand)

• Support consolidated financial reporting and performance analysis across Australia and New Zealand.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to APAC leadership and the parent company.
• Prepare executive-level financial analysis, commentary, and presentations to support decision-making.
• Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis for significant business initiatives and investments.

Strategic Projects & Business Partnering

• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities for growth, profitability, and performance improvement.
• Evaluate acquisitions, capital investments, business cases, and strategic opportunities.
• Support post-investment reviews and provide recommendations to maximise returns.

Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Play a leading role in finance transformation initiatives, including SAP implementation and process improvement projects.
• Drive automation, standardisation, and reporting enhancements across the finance function.
• Champion best-practice finance processes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations across Australia and New Zealand.

What you bring

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Business Partner leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning expertise.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-country operations.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP is a must

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business investing in its future. Along with playing a critical role in shaping financial performance across New Zealand and Australia, you'll be part of an exciting growth journey, including the operation of our brand-new world-class manufacturing facility and modern office in Auckland.