Group Financial Controller

About the Opportunity
Mondiale VGL is a globally recognised transport and logistics provider with roots in Oceania and operations in 19 markets.

For over 40 years, they have connected people, places and possibilities - moving freight and building careers across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.

They offer fully integrated, end-to-end logistics services, including sea and air freight, import and export, wharf transport, customs clearance, and warehousing.

Their scale and reach help businesses operate more efficiently across borders and supply chains – and our team of 1,500+ people bring diverse perspectives and shared ambition.

Mondiale VGL are proud of their heritage and the platform it provides for people and businesses to grow. Be part of a company that gets things moving – and build a career that moves with it.

This is an exciting opportunity as Group Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, consolidation, reporting and compliance across this complex global organisation.

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead group reporting across approximately 30 entities and work closely with regional finance teams and senior leaders. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information while strengthening reporting processes, controls and governance.

In this role you will:

• Lead the monthly consolidation and group reporting process across multiple regions.
• Compile financial results and reporting for the Board and shareholders.
• Review and challenge the monthly close alongside global finance teams.
• Prepare IFRS and consolidation adjustments and coordinate financial statements.
• Oversee accounting standards updates, policies and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and lead year-end audit year-end audit and statutory reporting processes
• Support group finance projects, including integrations, M&A and systems improvements.
• Lead and coach members within the group financial reporting function.

What You’ll Bring
You will be a technically strong finance leader who can operate confidently within a global and fast-paced environment. You will combine strong financial reporting expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead multiple priorities.
Ideally, you will bring:

• CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• Six to ten years’ finance experience, including group consolidation.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles.
• Experience leading complex month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and strong finance systems capability.
• A commercial, analytical and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Previous Big Four audit experience would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer
This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence group-wide reporting, controls and financial governance. You will work closely with senior executives, lead a capable team and contribute to significant finance transformation and improvement projects.

• Salary + At Risk Component
• Ownership & Influence at C-Suite level
• Fantastic Team Culture and Career Opportunities

Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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