Finance Manager

Momentum Consulting; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Consulting in Auckland collaborates with a large professional services firm to appoint a commercially sharp Finance Manager to lead internal finance functions during a secondment. This high-visibility role requires precision in financial reporting and the ability to deliver reliable month-end close, variance analysis, and insightful commentary for senior leaders.

You will drive monthly and annual reporting, own budgeting cycles, and provide strategic finance guidance across divisions.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in financial reporting or management accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills focusing on month end, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to translate numbers into meaningful narratives for stakeholders.
• Experience in a large, complex organisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly financial reports for senior leadership and the Board.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning with clear narratives.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and integrity.
• Provide strategic finance guidance across divisions.
• Mentor team members where applicable.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

We're working exclusively with a highly regarded, large professional services firm to find a commercially sharp Finance Manager to join their internal finance function due to a secondment. This is a high-visibility role where you'll be the engine behind financial reporting so quality and accuracy matter.

If you're a technically strong finance professional who enjoys the detail, and you're looking for a role with genuine scope and influence, this is worth your attention. You will be able to hit the ground running and be a safe pair of hands to keep month end ticking over.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing accurate, timely monthly financial reports for senior leadership and the Board to support strategic decision-making
• Delivering monthly and annual financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary
• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycle - with clear financial narratives for stakeholders
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, standing journals, allocations, and entity reporting
• Identifying and implementing improvements to internal processes and controls to enhance efficiency and financial integrity
• Providing strategic finance advice and guidance across business divisions
• Using data and insights to drive performance in your area of responsibility
• Leading or mentoring team members where applicable

About You

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience in a financial reporting or management accounting role
• Strong technical accounting skills, you know your way around month end, budgeting, and reporting
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful narratives for non-finance stakeholders
• A natural relationship builder who can influence outcomes and work effectively with senior leaders
• Experience in a large, complex organisation is an advantage

This is a High-profile internal finance role giving you an opportunity to work within a well-established, values-driven organisation with a strong reputation in the NZ market.