Group Financial Controller

About Us

Schick is a privately owned civil construction business with more than 50 years of history. We help build communities across the North and South Islands and pride ourselves on being practical, hardworking and grounded.

Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our operational teams, maintaining strong financial control and providing accurate, timely information to decision makers across the business.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant who enjoys being close to the business, not hidden behind a spreadsheet.

This role combines financial accounting, compliance, cashflow management, monthly reporting and leadership of the finance function, with regular interaction across our operational teams. You'll be involved in monthly project reviews and operational discussions, providing financial discipline and constructive challenge to ensure work in progress, claims, forecasting and reporting accurately reflect what is happening in the field. You will lead the Finance function, providing direction, support and technical guidance across the wider team. You'll also help drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting and processes, using technology and data to improve visibility, efficiency and decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing

Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting packs.

Maintaining oversight of debtors, creditors and cashflow across the Group, providing regular reporting and insights to senior management.

Supporting tax and statutory reporting requirements.

Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring accurate, timely financial information across the Group.

Working alongside operational leaders to improve reporting accuracy and support sound commercial decision-making.

Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes through better use of technology, automation and data.

What We're Looking For

CA or CPA qualified.

Strong financial accounting, reporting and commercial finance experience.

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.

Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business.

Commercially minded and confident engaging with operational leaders.

* An improvement mindset and willingness to identify better ways of working.

Apply

If you enjoy solving problems, improving how things work, and using systems and technology to make finance processes more efficient, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.