Management Accountant / Financial Analyst

Profile Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail financial services provider in Christchurch seeks a Management Accountant / Financial Analyst to deliver financial insights that enhance commercial performance. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, forecasting, and analyzing profitability across stores. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills, with a CA/CPA qualification preferred. Join a dynamic finance team that values communication and ownership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or commercial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Build forecasts and lead the annual budgeting process.
• Analyse store-level P&L performance and identify trends.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Management Accountant / Financial Analyst

The Opportunity: You'll partner with the retail operations team to deliver financial insights that drive commercial performance. You'll own the monthly management reporting cycle, analyse store and product profitability, and build financial models that inform key business decisions.

Your day-to-day involves preparing variance analysis against budget, forecasting sales and margin performance across the network, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and presenting insights to senior leadership. You'll also support the annual budgeting process and contribute to strategic projects as the business expands.

About the company

This established New Zealand business operates multiple stores and enjoys a finance team that values commercial thinking, clear communication, and people who take ownership of their work.

The Role

The key responsibilities include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Build rolling 12-month forecasts and lead the annual budgeting process
• Analyse store-level P&L performance and identify trends across the retail network
• Evaluate product and category profitability to inform range and pricing decisions
• Present financial insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team
• Partner with retail operations and merchandise teams on commercial decisions
• Develop financial models for new store openings, capital expenditure, and strategic initiatives
• Enhance financial reporting tools and streamline month-end processes

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Three to five years' experience in management accounting or financial analysis
• Working towards or completed CA/CPA qualification
• Strong Excel skills including financial modelling and data analysis
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or commercial environments preferred
• Proven ability to translate financial data into commercial recommendations
• Understanding of inventory management and margin analysis

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.