Business Controller - Star Ops & Performance

Location: Auckland
Type of Contract: Permanent, full-time

About us

DB Breweries and Star Hospitality are part of the global HEINEKEN group — one of the world’s largest brewers, operating in more than 70 countries. In New Zealand, we are proud to combine iconic beverage brands with the country’s largest hospitality group, creating unforgettable experiences for consumers across breweries, bars, and venues nationwide. We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer. 

We offer a great range of benefits and a positive, inclusive culture, including:

• Free health, life, and income protection insurance.


• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution.


• Monthly allowance of beer, cider, RTDs, or alcohol‑free beverages.


• Generous employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.


• Enjoyment of Life leave — an extra paid day each year to do something you love


• Generous parental leave provisions


• Free confidential counselling.


• Digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts.


• Commitment to Fair Pay through Mind the Gap and the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry

About the Role

We're looking for a commercially focused Business Controller – Star Operations & Performance to partner with Star Hospitality leaders and help drive venue performance across our portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering financial insights, cost and labour analysis, forecasting, and operational reporting that supports better business decisions and improved profitability.

Reporting to the Business Control Manager – Star Hospitality, you'll play a key role in influencing operational outcomes, identifying improvement opportunities, and strengthening financial capability across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Provide financial analysis and reporting across labour, overheads, controllable costs, and venue profitability.


• Partner with operational leaders to deliver insights that support commercial and operational decision-making.


• Lead cost performance reviews and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.


• Analyse venue-level performance and recommend actions to improve results.


• Build strong relationships with venue managers and operational leaders, improving financial understanding across the business.


• Support governance, risk management, and financial control processes.


• Contribute to operational improvement projects, business cases, and cost optimisation initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. CA/CPA qualification is advantageous.


• 5+ years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, cost control, or hospitality/retail finance.


• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to turn data into practical business insights.


• Experience working with operational stakeholders and influencing business decisions.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems such as SAP, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.

Ready to help drive the performance of one of New Zealand's leading hospitality businesses? Apply today.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.