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Financial Controller

Senior Finance Role with a large, well-known New Zealand organisation

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Become part of an organisation where people and technology work together to make a difference.
This company is a large New Zealand education provider with a huge presence across the country. Employing around 4500 staff with over 260 locations nationwide.
This is a role and organisation that doesn’t come up often in a sector that is passionate about people and making a difference.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

Financial Controller

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role of Financial Controller embraces a mix of strategic and financial challenges and demands a dynamic and motivated individual with a strong financial background. The financial responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial processes, reporting, managing relationships with auditors and providing leadership across all finance functions, cash management and balance sheet optimisation.
Also, to have the ability to manage a high-performing team and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree qualified in Commerce or Finance with experience in a similar role.

  • CA/CPA qualified
  • Have an in-depth understanding of financial transactions (AP & AR), reporting, month/year-end and audit process
  • Proven experience in leading process and system implementations
  • Proven experience in building successful teams and the leadership of others
  • Be resilient and agile, able to meet senior stakeholders' expectations in a fast-paced environment and highly committed to timelines.
  • Ability to promote change as needed to hold to the principles of continuous improvement
  • Be a strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to analyse and evaluate operational effectiveness and determine change in direction where necessary
  • Experience in building strong and positive relationships at all levels of the organisation and key stakeholders

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

  • Competitive remuneration and company benefits

  • Excellent career development opportunities and mentor programme

  • Work alongside passionate leaders to drive innovation in the sector

  • Excellent working and collaborative environments

  • The opportunity to make a real difference through passion, change and drive.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role and meet the requirements, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me directly on emma.leat@hays.net.nz

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
Tauranga
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2936695
Closing date
27 Jun 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emma Leat, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tauranga
Shared Commerce House, Bay Shopping Centre, 65 Chapel Street

Telephone: 078094384