" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFinancial Controller\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3337\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3338\"\u003e Financial Controller \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3339\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3340\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a finance team across our Greenlane and Newmarket dealerships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with senior leaders in a growing automotive group\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent career development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0027re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance across our Greenlane and Newmarket dealerships and help us keep pace with our growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About us.\u003cbr\u003e Passionate about cars. Driven by people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Armstrong\u0027s is New Zealand\u0027s largest private automotive retail group, proudly representing 20+ leading brands across 20+ dealerships. From family favourites to premium icons, we\u0027re in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and we\u0027re still growing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re car people, but more than that, we\u0027re people people. Our culture is built on passion, trust and respect, and it\u0027s why our 900+ team members love what they do. We back our people with real development opportunities and a high-performance culture that recognises and rewards success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Work in the leading edge of Automotive\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Work with an incredible team of experts\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Be part of the world\u0027s leading automotive brands\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Reap the rewards, and take your career to the next level\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re growing fast, and we\u0027re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to help us keep pace. You\u0027ll take ownership of finance across our dealerships in Greenlane and Newmarket, and as we continue to add new sites and brands, this role will grow with the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be the Auckland-based finance lead for your dealerships, working closely with dealership principals and Head Office to turn the numbers into insight and drive better results. You\u0027ll lead a team of finance and administration staff, and you\u0027ll want to make a difference and strive to make improvements every day. Being passionate about cars is a plus but not mandatory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will be responsible for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Monthly management accounts, including financial performance, financial position and cash flow reporting, plus commentary for the regional manager\u0027s report\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Supporting dealership management with all financial aspects, helping them interpret results and identify areas for improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Preparing annual business plans, budgets (including capital expenditure) and forecast updates\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Cash flow management and forecasting\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining high financial hygiene standards\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Reviewing monthly stock levels and managing debtors\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Daily and weekly performance reporting, and monthly reporting to Head Office\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Statutory compliance, including GST, FBT and RWT returns, plus input into income tax calculations\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Internal audits and external audit preparation for each dealership\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Acting as the Auckland-based point of contact for local financial matters\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Leading and developing your finance team\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Driving process, policy and internal control improvements, supplier and procurement reviews, and finance projects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The successful candidate will have:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; 4+ years post CA qualification\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Big 4 accounting or professional services experience is highly desirable\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Knowledge of the automotive industry and distributor/manufacturer (advantageous) with a strong commercial mind\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Strong people leadership and relationship management skills\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial accounting and reporting systems\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; A self-motivated, dynamic work ethic and a commitment to innovation and best practice\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; A real team player who collaborates well with a range of stakeholders\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and fun organisation, where you will have the support and mentorship to take your career to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here\u0027s what we can offer you\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; To belong to an exciting company which cares about their people\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Excellent career growth opportunities, we promote from within\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Competitive remuneration package\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; Staff discounts \u0026bull; Annual remuneration reviews\u003cbr\u003e \u0026bull; We are committed to developing our people and continuous learning opportunities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Visit armstrongs.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don\u0027t delay \u0026ndash; APPLY NOW! \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1130904\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "