Business Advisory Manager: Lead Strategy & Growth

Grant Thornton; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

5 weeks’ annual leave

Car park allowance

Volunteer day

Subsidised gym membership

Flexible work options

Friday afternoon recharge

Parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking a Manager to lead client engagements, deepen relationships, and contribute to growth. You’ll manage projects beyond compliance, including cashflow and forecasting, while delivering monthly management reporting and enhancing processes.

Your CA background and leadership will guide teams and build trusted client partnerships. You will oversee financial statement preparation and tax returns, coach junior staff, and shape strategic client outcomes in a

Qualifications

• CA experience with 4–5 years in audit, tax or advisory roles.
• Clear communicator who can simplify complex information.
• Commercially minded with leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Drive projects beyond compliance including cashflow, forecasting and commercial solutions.
• Deliver insightful monthly management reporting.
• Provide system and process support to improve client workflows.
• Lead preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
• Offer leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking a Manager to lead client engagements, deepen relationships, and contribute to growth. You’ll manage projects beyond compliance, including cashflow and forecasting, while delivering monthly management reporting and enhancing processes.

Your CA background and leadership will guide teams and build trusted client partnerships. You will oversee financial statement preparation and tax returns, coach junior staff, and shape strategic client outcomes in a