Group Financial Controller

Hunter Campbell; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Campbell is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Auckland, NZ. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead financial reporting, controls, finance ops, and compliance across a large, complex organisation while driving significant finance transformation initiatives.

The role requires a CA qualification with 5+ years in senior finance leadership, strong ERP and payroll experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement. This is an on-site position based in Auckland.

Qualifications

• CA qualified; Big 4 background regarded.
• 5+ years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Strong technical background in reporting, controls and compliance.
• Advanced ERP and financial systems experience.
• Experience across payroll or large complex workforce environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own group financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit delivery.
• Strengthen internal controls and balance sheet integrity across the business.
• Identify and implement new Planning & Forecasting system.
• Oversee AP/AR, including insurance claims and revenue risk.
• Partner with planning on budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide payroll oversight, including transformation and compliance programmes.
• Mentor graduate accountants through CAANZ programme.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA ( Chartered Accountant )

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Job description

About the Company

Large, PE-backed NZ infrastructure business with a national footprint, investing heavily to support its continued growth trajectory.

Description

About the Company

Large, PE-backed NZ infrastructure business with a national footprint, investing heavily to support its continued growth trajectory.

Role Summary

Reporting to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller leads financial reporting, controls, finance ops and compliance across a large, complex organisation, whilst delivering large scale finance transofrmation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own group financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit delivery
• Strengthen internal controls and balance sheet integrity across the business
• Play a key role in the identification, implementation and roll out of a new Planning & Forecasting system
• Oversee AP/AR, including insurance claims and revenue risk
• Partner with the planning function on budgeting and forecasting
• Provide payroll oversight, including transformation and compliance programmes
• Mentor graduate accountants through the CAANZ programme

Key Skills & Experience Required

• CA qualified; Big 4 background regarded
• 5+ years in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong technical background in reporting, controls and compliance
• Advanced ERP and financial systems experience
• Experience across payroll or large complex workforce environments, desirable
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills

What’s In It For You

This high-visibility GFC role offers direct exposure to the CFO, board and senior leadership, with real ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance across a large, complex organisation. It's a exciting step for a technically strong CA ready to build on a strong reporting and controls foundation.