Senior Project Financial Controller

Company Description
As a Senior Project Controller – Strategic Programmes you will take ownership of the financial governance and strategic oversight of our most complex and high-value programmes and projects of our most significant programmes and projects. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining disciplines that track and forecast project spend, support budget planning, pricing, including aligning financial data with delivery progress.

Job Description
This role requires a strong foundation in financial analysis, programme financial planning and tracking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic financial outcomes, programme financial planning and tracking. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both data and people to drive optimal performance. You will work alongside programme / project managers, directors, and partners, and will be expected to provide strategic financial leadership and challenge assumptions to ensure commercial success, directors and partners to support key matters including:

• Project engagement setup processes.
• Contract (MSA & SOW) compliance management involving understanding and application of controls to proactively manage scope, pricing schedules, commercial frameworks, and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with Programme / Project Managers to develop project budgets in line with project scope and work break-down structure across the full delivery life cycle.
• Financial reporting and analysis (e.g. weekly actuals vs forecast budget tracking, profitability, variances, and other relevant analysis).
• Prepare project forecasts, conduct detailed analysis including reconciliations, identify trends and risks, propose mitigations, and provide commentary to Engagement Leads.
• Reporting financial performance for large and complex projects and participate in the review of overall project status and forecasts with the Programme / Project Manager or Engagement Leads.
• Ensure accurate project financial analysis and reporting, with seamless integration between project and financial systems.
• Vendor management, awareness & ability to manage supplier (contractors, inter-firms etc) relationships and manage multiple commercial contracts.
• Monthly outgoing client invoices and processing incoming contractor / inter-firm invoices.
• Timesheets & expenses management and reconciliation.
• Manage Internal project risk, issue, and quality management from a financial perspective.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring value delivery and building enduring relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior project controllers, contributing to capability uplift across the team.
• Lead financial governance across multi-million dollar engagements, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• General programme / project engagement documentation and administration.

Qualifications
Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with:

• Financial qualification such as CA or CPA is preferred although not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead financial strategy across large-scale programmes.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting or other work-related degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, project management, or project accounting, ideally within complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite (e.g. Excel)
• Prior experience in SAP and Fiori preferrable but not mandatory.
• Self-motivated, client-focused, and results-driven with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in project control, project management, or PMO support roles.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically.

Additional Information
So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?
We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our workplace and culture
We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards
We hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

We have reimagined what 'work' looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now We'd love to hear from you.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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