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.
Job title
Group Financial Controller – Global Finance Leadership
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