Group Financial Controller

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Lead the Universitys group financial control shared services and reporting functions ensuring integrity compliance and timely insights across the University and its entities. As Group Financial Controller youll drive operational and service excellence strengthen internal controls lead and support transformational initiatives (new ERP automation and AIenabled efficiencies) as part of Finance 2030 the Universitys programme to modernise financial services.

Key responsibilities:

• Own statutory consolidated and management reporting; oversee external audit and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain robust policies internal controls and accounting standards compliance (treasury tax international considerations).
• Act as business owner for the new ERP; lead and support process automation and continuous improvement with OneFinance.
• Build a highperforming team: coach develop and successionplan for core finance capabilities.
• Partner across faculties service divisions Group entities and governance committees; manage relationships with auditors regulators and banks.
• Champion customercentred service and change management to lift quality timeliness and value.

This is a Permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday). 

For more information please see Position Description

He kōrero mōu About You

A senior finance leader with deep technical accounting expertise and a track record of lifting performance in large complex organisations. You combine strategic thinking with handson delivery and youre comfortable leading teams and programmes through change.

Youll bring:

• CA (or equivalent) and a degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce.
• Significant combined accounting/finance experience; 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven financial control consolidation and external audit management; strong commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated success in finance transformation and ERP implementation; data/automation mindset and familiarity with AIenabled tooling.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; resilient pragmatic and outcomefocused.
• Commitment to continuous improvement service excellence and developing people.

If youre motivated to shape a modern insightdriven finance function and deliver on a significant transformation programme wed love to hear from you.

What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic world-class educational institution.

We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

In addition we offer career development programmes discounted car parking on-site childcare options leisure and recreation facilities and a number of other discounted products and services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University our partnership with Māori our Te Ao Māori principles our impact our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 8th March 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. 

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Josh Chapman -  

Please note we are happy to answer questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time