Financial Controller

Job Details:

Primary address of work: Auckland

Vacancy number: 1

Employment type Permanent: full time

Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours

Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours

Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $35/hour

Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $40/hour

Better Building Construction is a growing New Zealand construction company specialising in high-quality residential and commercial building projects. Known for integrity, innovation, and strong project delivery, Better Building partners closely with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver financially sound and sustainable construction outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and strengthen our financial management function. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a strategic finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting capability with leadership, governance, and operational insight in a project-based environment. Reporting directly to the Directors, the Financial Controller will play a key role in supporting business growth, improving financial systems, and ensuring robust financial governance across all construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support business planning, growth, and long-term sustainability
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to Directors and senior management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis across multiple construction projects

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations, including management accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance
• Prepare accurate monthly management reports, cashflow forecasts, and project profitability analysis
• Ensure strong cost control, margin analysis, and financial risk management

Budgeting, Cost Control & Project Finance

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost tracking, and variance analysis
• Monitor project financial performance, including WIP, revenue recognition, and cost allocations
• Support project managers with financial insights to improve decision-making

Systems, Process & Digital Transformation

• Lead the development and optimisation of financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, automation, and data accuracy
• Support digital finance initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with New Zealand accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Manage external relationships with auditors, accountants, banks, and advisors
• Strengthen internal financial policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Team Leadership

• Responsible to lead, train, mentor, and develop accounting & finance staff
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement

Job requirement: applicant must meet following requirement to apply for this job

Qualifications & Expertise

• Bachelor Degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline
• Extensive senior-level experience in financial management, budgeting, and governance
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounting, cost accounting, and financial control
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, large organisations, or multi-project environments
• Strong analytical capability with a data-driven approach to financial decision-making
• Experience in financial systems development, digital finance, or process improvement
• Excellent communication skills, teaching or mentoring experience in account and finance field will be an asset.

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