Finance, Economics and Analytics – Associate Director

PwC New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Sick leave (15 days)

Group-rate health insurance

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a senior professional in our Finance, Economics & Analytics team within Consulting to lead complex assignments across diverse industries. You will apply economic principles and financial insights to develop models, business cases, valuations, and strategic options while guiding project teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

You will work from Auckland, collaborating with clients to shape value through rigorous analysis and market understanding.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a finance, economic, strategic and/or commercially focused role.
• Degree in finance, economics, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to perform policy, regulatory, economic, market or strategic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Engage regularly with clients to assess needs and provide innovative solutions using financial/economic modelling.
• Drive business development by leveraging market presence and relationships.
• Present strategic insights to demonstrate client value and identify opportunities for expanded services.
• Lead and manage project teams to ensure effective delivery and success.
• Oversee the full project delivery lifecycle to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Finance/Economics analysis

Project leadership

Business development

Education

Degree in finance or economics

Tools

AI tools & training

Job description

Ngā‌ kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

Join our dynamic Finance, Economics & Analytics team within Consulting, where you will become an integral leader in navigating complex problems across diverse industries. Collaboratively, we apply economic principles and leverage financial and commercial insights to deliver impactful solutions. Our assignments involve solving complex technical problems as a team, including developing financial models, business cases, valuations, strategic options assessment, investment and regulatory strategy, transaction support, economic analysis, and other analytical, economic or market regulation and commercial support. Celebrate success with us as you help shape the future through innovative problem-solving and strategic collaboration.

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, you will be an integral part of our Consulting business unit (which sits within our broader Advisory line of service), providing clients with robust analytical advice and insights.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Engaging regularly with clients to assess needs and provide innovative solutions, using industry expertise and honed financial and economic 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.


• Leading and managing project teams to ensure effective delivery and success.


• Overseeing the entire project delivery lifecycle to maintain quality and meet deadlines


• Contribute to the growth and development of junior team members by sharing your knowledge and experiences

Ngā‌ pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

We are open-minded about the specific experience and professional attributes of the right person.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• 7+ years of experience in a finance, economic, strategic and/or commercially focused role (whether in professional services or in-house) with a strong track record of steering complex projects to successful outcomes


• Degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but not essential


• Ability to perform thorough policy, regulatory, economic, market, and/or strategic analysis

Ngā‌ āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals


• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways


• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)


• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.


• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture


• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave


• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mā o te aha š’au e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā‌ whakautu ki o pātā / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tika mai / We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ā ’ngina wow / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.