Financial Controller - Tristram Northland

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• Senior finance role with a leading automotive dealership
• Competitive salary package
• Join the supportive and growing team at Tristram Northland

Tristram Northland is one of Northland's largest multi-franchised car dealerships. We are the proud home of Hyundai, Isuzu, Renault, Volkswagen, MG and Nissan in Northland.

We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our Whangarei team.

Reporting directly to the Dealer Principal, this is a varied, hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of our business, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and the smooth running of our accounts and administration functions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cashflow reports, budgets and financial statements for management
• Managing daily cashflow and monitoring vehicle inventory and finance facilities
• Overseeing accounts payable, receivable and general ledger functions
• Processing payroll, commission payments, GST, PAYE and FBT returns
• Preparing monthly financial reports and presenting at management meetings
• Managing stocktakes, fixed assets and financial reconciliations
• Overseeing office administration and supporting HR functions
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Liaising with external accountants, financial institutions and other stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in a senior finance or accounting role
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation and payroll experience
• Proficiency in Excel and MYOB
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence managing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities
• A full driver's licence
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine team focus

Previous experience within the automotive industry would be an advantage, but we're equally interested in hearing from experienced finance professionals from other industries.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• An established, successful multi-franchise automotive dealership
• A supportive team environment with approximately 50 staff
• Ongoing support and training from our Auckland branches
• A varied role with the opportunity to make a real contribution to the business

This is a full-time position, working 8:30am - 5:00pm, based at our Whangarei dealership.

Since our journey began in 2007, people have been at the centre of all that we do. Our team is united by a shared passion for the automotive industry and a genuine enthusiasm for people.

If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys being part of a team and is ready to take on a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to join us? APPLY NOW and fill in the online application form.

Please Quote Reference Number 19179