Financial Controller - Dannevirke

Alliance Group Limited; Dannevirke; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidies

Additional annual leave

Training and development

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site health services

Job summary

Alliance Group Limited Dannevirke is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the plant's finance function, report to the Plant Manager, and partner with Group Finance. The role focuses on strategic financial leadership, performance improvement and informed decision-making to support plant profitability and growth. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls while supporting capital investments and continuous improvement across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance for a manufacturing/operational environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into practical insights.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capabilities.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive performance.
• Track record of process improvement and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead site budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Provide insightful analysis and performance reporting for the site.
• Manage site P&L, balance sheet and working capital.
• Maintain strong controls, compliance and audit readiness.
• Support capital investments and business improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

About Us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join the team at our Dannevirke Processing Plant.

This is a senior leadership role that sits at the heart of the plant operation, providing strategic financial leadership and partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, profitability and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with Group Finance, you'll lead the site's finance function and play a key role in shaping the site's future success.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading site budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Providing insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
• Managing site profit and loss, balance sheet and working capital performance
• Maintaining strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness
• Supporting capital investment decisions and business improvement initiatives
• Partnering with operational leaders to identify opportunities and manage risks
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with operational teams and influencing business outcomes. You can translate complex financial information into practical insights and are confident challenging assumptions to achieve the best results.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• A recognised accounting qualification or diploma (CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial control, management accounting or finance leadership roles
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting capability
• Experience supporting operational or manufacturing-based businesses
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Experience leading teams and developing capability in others
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family
• One week's additional annual leave
• Ongoing support and training
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• On-site health services

Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.

Applications close on 8 November 2026.