Financial Controller

Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

Chorus is the digital backbone of Aotearoa. As the country’s largest open-access telecommunications infrastructure provider, our fibre network connects homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses to the services they rely on. With a bold strategy and a renewed purpose — unleashing potential through connectivity — we’re shifting from being the great network builder to the great network operator. That means transformation across every layer of the business, including finance.This is where you come in.This position presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of finance at Chorus. As a key member of the COO leadership team, the Financial Controller provides enterprise-wide financial oversight, ensuring strong governance, strategic insight, and operational excellence. You'll lead all core finance functions, including financial operations, statutory and regulatory reporting, capital governance, and compliance.You’ll drive transformation through a modern, digital-first finance operating model, embedding tools, systems, and practices that enable faster, smarter financial decision-making. This includes building capability, streamlining processes, and ensuring finance is positioned as a strategic partner across the business.A trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to navigate complex financial issues, provide advice on technical accounting, tax and policy, and manage risk. You’ll oversee cash flow and balance sheet performance, support capital management modelling, and deliver insights that inform decisions at Board, Executive, and business leadership levels.What we’re looking for:
We’re after a strategic and commercially minded finance leader who thrives in complexity and delivers with precision.You will bring:

A Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) and significant experience leading operational finance at scale
Substantial experience in a Financial Accounting Manager or Financial Controller role within a large complex organisation
Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to achieve improved commercial results
Exceptional influencing skills at all levels
The ability to quickly identify critical issues in problem solving. Using an analytical approach to problem solving with the ability to also think of creative solutions
An ability to facilitate high level trade offs
Excellent stakeholder relationship skills

This is your chance to lead at scale, shaping a future-focused finance function at the heart of a critical New Zealand business.Why Chorus?
With our bold strategy in place and a team of passionate people behind it, Chorus is an exciting place to be. We embrace flexible work, foster an inclusive culture, and invest in the development of our people. As part of our leadership team, you’ll be shaping not just the future of our business — but helping unlock better futures for all of Aotearoa.For more information, please contact Scott King at scott@inside.co.nz or click the 'Apply Now' button to apply. Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 20th August 2025.

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