Manager Financial Systems and Reporting

JacksonStone; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

NZDF Finance seeks a seasoned Manager Financial Systems and Reporting to lead the development, maintenance and operation of NZDF’s financial systems. You will oversee the provision of quality planning, reporting, analysis and data insights to the leadership team and partner agencies.

You will manage a high performing team, drive ERP/finance system transformations (SAP preferred) and champion data quality and reporting standards to support NZDF’s long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification equivalent to Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Broad senior finance leadership experience driving finance work streams in large, complex environments.
• Strong exposure to financial systems, planning, reporting and analytics for complex organisations.
• Experience leading ERP/finance systems transformation, SAP highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance and integration of NZDF finance systems (SAP/TM1).
• Provide high quality financial systems services, insights and reporting to NZDF leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a high performing team of systems accountants and data analysts.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting standards, data quality and analytical capability.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to NZDF Finance’s long term strategy.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

ERP transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data analytics

Team development/mentoring

Education

CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

TM1

Job description

This role is viewed as a key catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to the delivery of Finance strategy.

About the role

NZDF Finance are seeking experienced, strategic finance business leader who can lead a team and strengthen financial capability and assurance. As Manager Financial Systems and Reporting, you will report directly to the Director Enterprise Finance and will be responsible for the development, maintenance and operations of NZDF’s financial systems, ensuring that quality financial planning, reporting, analysis and data insights are available to the team and wider organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, maintenance, continuous improvement and integration of NZDF finance systems (including SAP and TM1)
• Provide trusted, insightful and comprehensive high quality financial systems services, insights, data and reporting to NZDF leaders, governance forums and other government agencies and external parties as required.
• Lead and develop a high performing team of systems accountants, and data and reporting analysts
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting standards, processes, data quality, and analytical capability
• Support strategic planning and contribute to the delivery of NZDF Finance’s long term strategy

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• A professional accounting qualification equivalent to Chartered Accountant (CA)
• A breadth of experience in senior finance leadership roles driving finance work streams, ideally within large, complex environments.
• Deep exposure to financial systems, financial planning, reporting and analytical functions required to support a large, complex capital intensive and operational organisation.
• Strong experience in leading ERP and finance systems transformation (SAP highly desirable).
• The ability to plan, execute and project manage change.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and mentor staff to build capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to collaborate across the wider finance team.
• Strong analytical judgement, commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working in the public sector while not essential, would be viewed favourably.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that’s just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

To be considered you must be a NZ citizen or Permanent Resident, who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, or in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years, or since the age of 18: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed for security clearance.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10 September 2026

REFERENCE: BH- 11779