Datacom Looking for Financial Controller at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Our purpose

Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in

The Nuts and Bolts

We have over 6,200 people across our global offices, and generate an annual revenue of over $1.5 billion, this makes us one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centres, providing IT services, software engineering and application management, as well as SaaS products, customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients and Datacom is committed to hiring, developing and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability.

About the Role

The role is responsible for managing all financial activities of Smartly, including the Datacom PAYE Intermediary Service business line. As a key member of the senior management team, this is a critical role expected to significantly contribute to both formulation and execution of strategic plans, deliver actionable business insights and commercial decision support, provide effective risk management and financial control, identify process gaps and improvement opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Knowledge of management accounting processes and practices
• Firm knowledge of accounting principles, including NZ IFRS
• Solid understanding of corporate finance methods for investment decision support
• Strong strategic background, with an ability to grasp the big picture
• Planning & performance evaluation experience
• Financial and investment analysis skills
• Financial modelling expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial controls and risk management practices
• Good understanding of SaaS business model, including key performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Smartly CEO, providing financial information, tools, analysis and insight to challenge their thinking, helping them make more informed decisions and driving business strategy.
• Support the creation and upkeep of an ongoing revenue-focused sales strategy. Help create a consistent, successful, repeatable sales model, implement scalable processes, establish good unit economics, and monitor the company’s sales efficiency KPIs.
• Develop and report on key SaaS metrics
• Oversee, monitor and periodically review capital allocation strategy, track internal investment returns, and help allocate resources to high-growth product and service development projects.
• Lead treasury operations, including cash flows forecasting, funding and working capital.
• Lead financial analysis, strategy refresh and planning processes.
• Identify areas of potential risks and inefficiencies across the business and proactively lead mitigation activities to minimise these risks.

Why you want to join us

At Datacom we believe that doing good, is good for business. We’ve maintained our local family feel whilst expanding our global footprint. Our brand and reputation depend on ‘proving the promise’ and we aspire to be the trusted advisor for our customers across Government and the private sector from enterprise scale to regional business. We offer our staff a competitive salary package, fantastic perks and benefits like healthcare, life and income protection insurance, discounts at local retailers and a supportive, flexible working environment. If you want to join a company making a difference, apply now!