Interim Financial Controller / CFO

The Opportunity

An established SME services business operating multiple sites across New Zealand requires an experienced, hands‑on interim Financial Controller / CFO to lead financial operations during a period of transition.

Working with the MD & COO locally, with a secondary line through to the parent company's financial leadership, you will take charge of day‑to‑day financial management whilst providing insights to support business performance.

This interim role offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a well‑established operation, bringing your expertise to streamline processes, strengthen reporting, and guide a small but capable finance team through a period of change.

The Company

This multi‑site services business operates as part of a larger New Zealand parent company structure. The organisation has built a solid reputation in its sector and maintains consistent operations across several locations. The finance function currently comprises 4‑5 staff members who manage transactional finance, reporting, and compliance activities across all sites.

The Role

• Oversee all financial operations including management accounts, reporting, and forecasting
• Lead and develop a team of 4‑5 finance staff across multiple locations
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analysis for parent company reporting
• Manage cashflow, budgeting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with parent company finance team and external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems
• Support operational managers with financial insight and decision‑making
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices

Your Profile

For more information about this role, please contact Christopher Cluse on or apply via the link below.

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