Our client operates a successful business in the agricultural sector and has an exciting opening for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team and lead the finance function.

If you are someone who likes to get in, roll your sleeves up, and make a positive contribution to the continued success of a business, a place in this family-owned and operated company could be just what you are looking for. This role will suit a finance professional who is experienced in multi-company consolidations and loves the challenge of tackling system and process improvements in a company that has enjoyed recent rapid growth.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the core responsibilities will include:

Oversight of all aspects of the company’s finance function
Leading a team of experienced accounting and payroll staff
Working closely with farm managers and contract milkers to enable them to run better businesses through reporting, analysis, insights, and recommendations you will provide
Improving processes and identifying and implementing efficiencies to 1reduce time spent on compliance tasks
Identify, implement and monitor cost saving opportunities
Day to day and monthly cashflow management
Management of multiple bank accounts
Review and sign off of balance sheet reconciliations and journals
Providing accurate and timely Monthly, Quarterly and Year End consolidations and statutory accounts
Budgeting and forecasting in conjunction with other management staff
Co-ordinate the annual audit process
Bank covenant reporting

Must-haves:

Accounting qualifications and proven experience in a similar position
Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis
Strong knowledge of accounting programs
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to pick up on anomalies in data
A desire to investigate the root cause of issues and resolve permanently rather than relying on quick fixes
A passion for process improvement and utilising technology as an enabler
Proven ability in leadership roles – able to engage, support, and motivate a team as well as supporting the development of the team members to fulfil their potential
A down-to-earth, supportive team player who will do what is needed to get the job done
Excellent communication skills, and ability to relate to stakeholders at all levels of the business

Desirables:

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent
An understanding of, or experience working in, the farming/agricultural sector
Experience in implementing ERP systems and related tools
Experience in creating and running PowerBI reports

A competitive salary will negotiated with the successful candidate for this key role.

Join a passionate and tight-knit team and make your mark in this successful business.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Karen Morland on 027 688 4802 or staff@staffordrecruit.co.nz .

Please do not apply or send CVs via this email address.

Applications will close on Friday 3 May 2024, but applications will be screened and shortlisting may commence before this date.

Stafford reserves the right to close the listing before the closing date.