Assistant Controller at Vulcan Elements responsible for financial reporting and compliance in manufacturing. Supporting accounting processes and enhancing internal controls in a fast - paced environment.
About the role
- Group Financial Controller managing financial reporting and compliance across multiple regions at Simple Machines. Overseeing consolidation and driving innovative finance solutions for high-performance teams.
Responsibilities
- **** Key Responsibilities** ****
- Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial reporting across all operating regions.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidations.
- Oversee statutory compliance, tax, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
- Drive systems improvement and automation initiatives, collaborating with internal technology teams to enhance process efficiency and insight.
- Introduce and champion AI-driven solutions within finance to streamline workflows and reporting.
- Reporting into the Group Finance Director, supervise a small finance team, fostering development and excellence.
- Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
- Act as delegate for the Director of Finance when required.
Requirements
- **You’ll bring:**
- 8+ years’ experience in finance or accounting roles, including at least 3 in a financial control position.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with IFRS or equivalent.
- Experience implementing or optimising finance systems, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset and a calm, capable presence under pressure.
Benefits
- ** Why You’ll Love Working Here**
- ** At Simple Machines, we don’t just hire great people — we create an environment where they can do their best work.
- 🌿 **Hybrid working** – balance focus time at home with collaboration in our Christchurch studio.
- 🥗 **In-office lunches & snack bar** – good food fuels great ideas.
- 🏢 **Stunning, award-winning offices** – light-filled, modern, and designed for creative work.
- 💬 **Friendly, intelligent team** – a culture built on respect, autonomy, and shared excellence.
- 🌍 **Global exposure** – collaborate with colleagues and clients across four continents.
- 🎓 **Generous training and professional development allowances** – invest in your growth with continuous learning and leadership opportunities.
- 🚀 **Real impact** – work in a high-growth consultancy where precision and purpose matter.
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