Financial Controller

• A senior leadership opportunity
• Opportunity to lead meaningful commercial and financial outcomes
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead the financial management, planning, and commercial contracting functions within a values-driven organisation based in Auckland. This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, robust controls, accurate reporting, and effective contract management across the business.

About the Role:

As the Financial Controller, you will oversee all financial operations, drive budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide commercial and strategic advice to senior leadership. You will also manage procurement and supplier contracts, ensuring value, compliance, and strong governance throughout the contract lifecycle. This role is suited to a highly skilled financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands complex funding structures, and can confidently lead financial strategy and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial reporting, analysis, and end-of-year accounts preparation
• Develop annual financial plans and budgets for senior leadership approval
• Oversee expenditure, cashflow, treasury, payments, and receipting
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management
• Prepare forecasts, business cases, and financial modelling
• Maintain effective financial policies and procedures
• Provide financial and commercial advice to managers
• Manage procurement processes and negotiate supplier and service delivery contracts
• Oversee contract amendments, renewals, pricing reviews, and performance issues
• Prepare funding applications and accountability reports
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Support organisational health and safety practices

What We're Looking For:

• Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) qualification
• Senior-level experience in financial management, ideally in health, community, or complex service-based environments
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk, compliance, and procurement
• Experience managing commercial contracts and funding arrangements
• Proven leadership experience and ability to advise senior management
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Understanding of culturally responsive service delivery (experience with Pacific communities is an advantage)

What's on Offer:

• A senior leadership opportunity with significant influence over financial strategy
• Supportive, purpose-driven workplace
• Opportunity to lead meaningful commercial and financial outcomes
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND

If this sounds like the job for you, apply ONLINE or email AUCKLAND@REMARKABLEPEOPLE.CO.NZ

About Us:

Remarkable People is a New Zealand-owned and operated recruitment company, founded in Central Otago in 2016. We have grown from one branch to now cover most of New Zealand. We work hard in all aspects of our business. We are passionate about what we do and have our finger on the pulse which is a key factor to the success of Remarkable People.

We love what we do, we have fun, and we smash the mould!