Financial Controller

The Opportunity Are you a commercially astute Financial Controller looking for an opportunity where your work will have a lasting impact? This is a rare opportunity to lead the finance function for a well‑established organisation with a significant property portfolio, diverse commercial operations, and a strong long‑term strategic vision. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll provide financial leadership across multiple entities, supporting governance, investment decisions, property performance, and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and year‑end processes Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Oversee cashflow, financial controls, compliance and audit requirements Provide financial oversight and analysis across a significant property portfolio Support investment decisions, property developments and business opportunities through commercial analysis Deliver financial reporting across hospitality, tourism and commercial operations Lead the annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning processes Develop and maintain strong governance reporting for senior leadership and trustees Mentor and develop the finance team while fostering a collaborative culture Build effective relationships with external advisors, auditors, banks and other key stakeholders About You You’re an experienced finance leader who enjoys operating across both strategic and hands‑on financial management. Ideally You’ll Bring CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and compliance expertise Experience managing teams and developing high‑performing finance functions Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial advice Advanced Excel and financial systems capability Experience within property, investment, asset management or complex commercial environments will be highly regarded An understanding of tikanga Māori and experience working with Māori organisations, trusts or iwi entities would be advantageous What's On Offer Rare opportunity to lead a broad and influential finance portfolio Diverse role spanning property, commercial operations and strategic investment High level of exposure to executive leadership and governance Collaborative and values‑driven organisation Central Wellington region with flexibility across office locations Competitive salary package #J-18808-Ljbffr