Group Financial Controller
Group Financial Controller
Seeka is seeking a highly capable and experienced Group Financial Controller to join our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting, controls, and compliance across the Group.
About the Role
As Group Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of Seeka’s financial operations. You will lead a team of accountants and be responsible for delivering best-practice financial reporting, robust internal controls, and effective accounting processes.
You will work closely with the CFO, Audit & Risk Committee, and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and NZX obligations, while supporting strategic financial planning across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of the Group annual and half year reports, including statutory reporting
- Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure compliance and alignment with accounting standards
- Recommend and implement accounting policies in consultation with the Audit & Risk Committee
- Ensure best-practice financial reporting, transaction processing, and internal control frameworks
- Support the CFO in maintaining the Group’s long-term financial plan
- Support treasury functions, including banking relationships, hedging, and foreign exchange management
- Assist in coordinating Audit & Risk Committee reporting, including annual work programmes and reporting timetables
- Contribute to corporate commercial activity such as acquisitions, divestments, capital projects, and other strategic initiatives
- A
strong people leader, who can lead with confidence and empathy.
About You
You are a technically strong and commercially astute finance leader with a proven ability to operate at a senior level within a complex organisation. You bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach and are confident working with senior stakeholders.
Key attributes include:
- Extensive experience in financial reporting and audit within a large or listed organisation
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
- Experience working with boards, audit committees, and external auditors
- Treasury and financial planning experience is highly regarded
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA/CPA)
Why Join Seeka?
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused organisation. You will work alongside an experienced executive team and play a central role in shaping the financial future of the Group.
