Consulting - Finance, Economics & Analytics - Associate Director

PwC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Wellington seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead the Finance, Economics, and Analytics team. You will engage with clients, driving innovative solutions and business development, while upholding professional standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience, expertise in financial modelling, and strong communication skills. Enjoy unmatched access to industry expertise and various benefits such as paid parental leave and digital upskilling opportunities.

Benefits

Access to industry expertise

Life and income protection

Paid parental leave

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Digital upskilling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Finance, Economics, and Analytics Consulting.
• Strong track record of steering complex projects to successful outcomes.
• Desire to understand client businesses to drive sustainable decisions.

Responsibilities

• Engage regularly with clients to assess needs and provide innovative solutions.
• Drive business development by leveraging market presence.
• Present strategic insights to demonstrate client value.

Skills

Leadership experience in Finance

Financial modelling expertise

Analytical mindset

High standards in communication

Education

Degree in finance, economics, or related field

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers who lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Consulting – Finance, Economics & Analytics

Become an integral leader of the high-performing Finance, Economics, and Analytics team in Consulting who work closely to navigate complex cases, collaboratively deliver impactful solutions, and celebrate success along the way.

Our team in Pōneke/Wellington, leverage economic principles and commercial insights to tackle complex technical challenges across various industries.

Projects include developing financial models, business cases, and feasibility studies, as well as conducting valuations and exploring strategic options for our clients. Financial modeling is a core strategic capability within the FEA team, essential to our offerings across the broader Consulting practice, wider firm and for our clients.

About the Role

As an Associate Director in the Consulting business unit, your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging regularly with clients to assess needs and provide innovative solutions, using industry expertise and honed financial modelling skills to create impactful service offerings.
• Driving business development by leveraging market presence, forging robust relationships, and adopting best practices.
• Presenting strategic insights to demonstrate client value and identify opportunities for expanded services.
• Managing engagement economics and facilitating cross-functional collaborations.
• Aligning teams with clear goals to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently and documented accurately.
• Upholding PwC Values, Code of Conduct, and professional standards.
• Pursuing personal growth through ongoing learning and active development planning in line with leadership.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Finance, Economics, and Analytics Consulting, with a strong track record of steering complex projects to successful outcomes.
• Expertise in financial modelling, guiding teams in best practices to deliver impactful solutions.
• Degree in finance, economics, or related field; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Possess a highly analytical mindset with advanced problem-solving abilities and strategic insight, combined with a desire to understand client businesses to drive sustainable decisions.
• High standards in written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively.

Highlights of Working at PwC NZ

• Unmatched access to industry expertise locally and through our global network, supported by cutting-edge technology.
• Life and income protection as part of total remuneration.
• Paid parental leave available to all parents, regardless of gender.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave and access two staff recognition days annually.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

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