Finance, Economics & Analytics Strategist

PwC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Rewards programme & referral bonuses

Wellbeing allowance

Life insurance

Income protection

Sick leave (15 days)

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is looking for an Associate to join our Finance, Economics and Analytics team in Wellington. You will deliver analytical and consulting projects, turning data into practical insights for clients and shaping strategic decisions.

Based in Wellington, you will work with large datasets, develop financial models, and present clear findings to senior leaders while coaching junior colleagues and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline preferred (economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, engineering).
• Experience using quantitative analysis to solve complex business problems.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical and consulting projects across industries, combining quantitative analysis, research, and commercial insight.
• Work with large datasets to identify trends and drivers, form hypotheses, and explain findings.
• Build integrated views from financial and operational data to appraise performance.
• Conduct financial modelling, forecasting, cost-benefit and economic analyses to support decisions.
• Synthesize data and stakeholder perspectives into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop clear analyses, visualisations, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Coach and supervise junior team members and maintain a culture of learning.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Data visualization

Financial modelling

Job description

PwC New Zealand is looking for an Associate to join our Finance, Economics and Analytics team in Wellington. You will deliver analytical and consulting projects, turning data into practical insights for clients and shaping strategic decisions.

Based in Wellington, you will work with large datasets, develop financial models, and present clear findings to senior leaders while coaching junior colleagues and building strong client relationships.