Financial Controller

About the role:

We are seeking a CA qualified Financial Controller to join our team in Levin. This permanent, full-time position is responsible for supporting the Group's financial control environment, consolidated reporting and tax compliance, while partnering with allocated subsidiary businesses to provide financial insights and support decision-making. The role offers a broad and varied workload, combining technical accounting, business partnering, process improvement and commercial support across a diverse group of businesses. It requires a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail and a willingness to get into the numbers, while also helping managers understand and improve business performance. This is a role where you can genuinely add value, influence outcomes and make a visible difference.

What you will do:

• Prepare consolidated group financial statements, maintain strong financial controls, support external audits as required, and contribute to the Group's tax compliance obligations.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for allocated subsidiary businesses, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Provide leadership and support within a small, collaborative finance team while continuing to develop your own skills and experience.

What you will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial controller or senior management accounting, preferably within a group structure with multiple subsidiaries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and controls
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Confidence partnering with operational teams and explaining financial insights

Why join us?

Wayne Bishop Group is a trusted New Zealand construction and retirement village group known for delivering quality projects through strong relationships, practical thinking, and people who take pride in doing things right. Our culture is down-to-earth, collaborative, and focused on delivering long-term value. As a Financial Controller, you'll enjoy a broad and varied role spanning group reporting, business partnering and process improvement across a diverse portfolio of businesses. You'll work closely with operational teams and senior leaders, seeing firsthand the impact your work has on commercial decisions and business outcomes. Finance is a valued partner here, not a back-office function, and you'll be trusted to take ownership of your role while continuing to learn and develop within an experienced and supportive team.