Financial Controller

Job title: Financial Controller

Company: Synlait


Job description: Job Description:About the roleWe are seeking a Financial Controller to lead and develop our core finance operations and ensure financial integrity across the business. This strategic and hands-on leadership role is essential in supporting informed decision-making through accurate and timely reporting, optimised processes, and robust internal controls.You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial control function, driving continuous improvement and ensuring best practice across reporting, systems, compliance, and financial operations. Your strong commercial mindset, technical expertise, and ability to streamline and document processes will ensure the finance function supports broader business performance.Key responsibilities of this role include

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IFRS).
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all Synlait business units, with clear tracking and reconciliation processes in place.
• Drive continuous process improvement, standardisation, and documentation of core finance processes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead finance automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy, using KPIs and tracking metrics to measure success.
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation, ensuring financial systems align with physical inventory and supporting accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Lead all audit-related activities and act as the key liaison with external auditors for interim and year-end audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance across GST, PAYE, and income tax, supported by strong recordkeeping and collaboration with tax advisors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to map, track, and optimise end-to-end financial workflows across the business.

Skills and ExperienceThe ideal candidate for this role will be a detail-oriented finance leader with deep experience in financial control, reporting, and compliance, and a strong focus on improving how things are done.This role will also require…

• A University degree in Commerce and a CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience in finance, internal control, or audit within complex or multinational environments.
• Proven experience in process management, continuous improvement, and the implementation of automated financial workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and track process metrics, KPIs, and risk controls.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and audit best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools.
• Effective leadership skills, with a track record of building capable, efficient, and engaged finance teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a continuous improvement mindset.

About Us – The Synlait WaySynlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.What we offer:

• Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorpTM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities

What’s next? Apply now!Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.#LI-KT1

Expected salary:

Location: Canterbury

Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 06:44:35 GMT

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