Financial Advisor

Beyond Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Recruitment – Wellington is seeking a Management Accountant to partner with stakeholders, provide financial advice, analysis, reporting and decision support within a public sector organisation. You will combine strategic financial partnering with hands-on financial management in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will support budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end processes, controls, audit support and continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial advisory or management accounting role.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into practical business insights.
• Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to supporting business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted financial advice and support across activities.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Assist with budget development and ongoing financial management.
• Support financial planning and decision making.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes.
• Support controls, compliance, and audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Financial systems

Problem-solving

Tools

Finance software

Job description

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Beyond Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and delivering meaningful outcomes?

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a well-established public sector organisation where you will play a key role in providing financial advice, analysis, reporting, and decision support to leaders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to combine strategic financial partnering with hands‑on financial management responsibilities in a collaborative and purpose‑driven environment.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will provide trusted financial advice and support across a broad range of activities, including:

• Financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Budget development and ongoing financial management
• Financial planning and decision support
• Month-end and year-end financial processes
• Financial controls, compliance, and audit support
• Continuous improvement initiatives and project involvement

You will work closely with managers and operational leaders, helping them understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and make informed business decisions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a financial advisory or management accounting role
• Strong financial analysis and problem‑solving capability
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to translate complex financial information into practical business insights
• Experience working with financial systems and advanced Excel skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting business outcomes

What's on Offer?

• A varied role with both strategic and operational responsibilities
• Opportunity to work with experienced leaders and stakeholders
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Wellington-based role with strong opportunities for professional growth and development

Applicants must hold current working rights in New Zealand