Financial Controller — Lead Finance & Strategy (Hybrid)

Upper Hutt City Council; Upper Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Great benefits

Job summary

Upper Hutt City Council seeks a Financial Controller to lead the Finance Team, drive statutory reporting and continuous improvement, and provide strategic financial advice. You will report to the Group Manager Finance, Risk and Digital Solutions and partner with leadership to support the community.

Required CA ANZ or equivalent, proven leadership in finance, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid working options are available to deliver excellent service to our community.

Qualifications

• CA qualification and membership (CA ANZ or equivalent) required.
• Experience leading a finance team or accounting firm.
• Knowledge of modern finance systems and processes.
• Proven track record leading changes in financial processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Ability to present to a governing body.
• Excellent communication and customer service, advanced MS Office.
• Knowledge of Local Government funding legislation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Finance Team, setting the annual work programme and ensuring great service and quality for the wider business.
• Lead the financial aspects of our statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement across Finance, including systems, controls, policies and processes.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Group Manager Finance, Risk and Digital Solutions.
• Act as business partner to the Chief Executive's office and Performance and Capability team.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Financial acumen

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Upper Hutt City Council seeks a Financial Controller to lead the Finance Team, drive statutory reporting and continuous improvement, and provide strategic financial advice. You will report to the Group Manager Finance, Risk and Digital Solutions and partner with leadership to support the community.

Required CA ANZ or equivalent, proven leadership in finance, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid working options are available to deliver excellent service to our community.