Strategic Finance Controller – Manufacturing Leader

Alliance Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidies for you and

family

One week's additional annual leave

Ongoing support and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site health services

Job summary

Alliance Group Limited in Nelson is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the site’s finance function, partnering with plant operations to drive performance, profitability and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Plant Manager and collaborating with Group Finance, you’ll shape the site’s financial strategy and ensure robust governance.

You’ll own budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, P&L, balance sheet and working capital; build strong controls, support capital investment decisions

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead site budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Manage site profit and loss, balance sheet and working capital.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness.
• Support capital investment decisions and business improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities and manage risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Accounting qualification or diploma (CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Alliance Group Limited in Nelson is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the site’s finance function, partnering with plant operations to drive performance, profitability and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Plant Manager and collaborating with Group Finance, you’ll shape the site’s financial strategy and ensure robust governance.

You’ll own budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, P&L, balance sheet and working capital; build strong controls, support capital investment decisions