Management Accountant

KARIER; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life Insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in New Zealand seeks a Management Accountant to partner with operational teams, deliver accurate financial insight, and support smarter planning. You will contribute to monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost and revenue analysis, helping the business move forward with clear numbers.

This role suits someone who enjoys detail, can influence decisions, and works with down-to-earth colleagues who take the work seriously.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant tertiary qualification with CA/CPA completed or in progress.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in accounting, finance, or management accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and translate financial data into business insights.
• Proactive, team-focused, with attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts, variance analysis, reconciliations, and management reports across divisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, profit reviews, and cost/revenue analysis.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data, job costing, journals, and reporting systems.
• Contribute to year-end activities and ad hoc reporting; drive process improvements.
• Build relationships with operational teams and provide guidance on reports and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial judgement

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

CA/CPA (completed or in progress)

Job description

Mŋ te tū ranga | About the role

Looking for a finance role where your work actually helps shape decisions, improve performance, and keep the business moving? As our Management Accountant, you’ll partner with operational teams to deliver accurate financial insight, support smarter planning, and help drive Good Work across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost and revenue analysis, and improving financial processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, influencing outcomes, and working alongside down to earth people who take the work seriously, not themselves.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts, variance analysis, reconciliations, and management reports across divisions and departments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, profit reviews, and cost and revenue analysis to help the business make informed decisions.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data, job costing, journals, and reporting systems.
• Contribute to year-end activities, ad hoc reporting, and continuous improvement across accounting and administrative processes.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, provide guidance on reports and business tools, and support safer, better ways of working.

Kei te kimi mɚtou i tɚtŋ e whai ana i ɞni ŋŋ pūkanū | We’re looking for someone with

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with CA/CPA completed or in progress.
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in accounting, finance, or management accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and a good understanding of accounting standards and financial practices.
• The confidence to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and turn financial information into practical business insight.
• A proactive, team-focused approach, with strong organisation skills, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

He pai te mahi, he pai ŋċ painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mɚtou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a business with serious standards, but a relaxed, human way of working. Titles matter less than ideas here, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.

Our values guide how we work every day: Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership. You’ll join a team that backs each other, values fresh thinking, and looks for better ways to do things safely and well.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.