Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa
Owns an organisation's accounting function, from reporting and budgeting to cashflow and audit. Leads the finance team, ensures compliance, and advises leadership on financial performance. A senior role in New Zealand finance teams. The position suits finance professionals with broad experience across reporting, systems, and people management. It is a common springboard into chief financial officer roles in New Zealand small-to-medium businesses. Controllers shape systems, controls, and reporting quality, so implementing change is part of the role. It is one of the most reliable routes to senior leadership in New Zealand business.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Financial Controller in New Zealand is $184,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $180,800 (10th percentile) to $187,200 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $184,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $170,000.
Based on 2 submissions
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