Senior Financial Controller (Part Time, Construction)

About the role

D2B is looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to own the day-to-day finance function. It is not a reporting-only role: the right candidate works in detail across Xero, WorkflowMax, construction payment claims, job billing, payroll, AP/AR and month-end, while proactively improving systems and processes. The role starts at 15-20 hours per week during NZ core business hours, with public holidays off, and can grow into a full-time position as the business expands.

Key responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day finance function, keep records accurate, complete month-end reconciliations and close, and give management clear visibility of financial performance
• Prepare management reports and financial statements, and support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Prepare and submit progress and payment claims for construction projects and main contractors, and manage job-based billing including tiling projects
• Manage AP and AR end to end, supplier invoices, debtor monitoring, invoicing, bank reconciliations and payroll processing
• Manage all financial processes in Xero and WorkflowMax, keeping job, billing and financial data accurate and fixing discrepancies between project and accounting records
• Review finance processes, reduce manual work and document consistent procedures for month-end, billing and reporting
• Future scope includes GST, FBT, year-end preparation and broader compliance responsibilities

Required profile

• 4-6 years of experience in financial management, accounting or a senior hands-on finance role
• Proven experience across AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations and month-end close
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of the finance function and improve systems
• Preferred: previous experience in a New Zealand construction, trades, tiling or project-based business, and a background as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant or senior accountant

Required skills

• Strong practical Xero experience and demonstrated WorkflowMax proficiency (non-negotiable)
• Experience preparing construction payment claims and job-based billing
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial reporting
• Preferred: understanding of NZ construction payment claims, GST, FBT and year-end accounts