Manager Financial Systems and Reporting

JacksonStone & Partners; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

JacksonStone & Partners – Wellington, North Island is seeking a Manager Financial Systems and Reporting to lead NZDF’s finance systems, reporting and analytics. You will manage a team of systems accountants and data analysts while driving ERP transformation and ensuring high-quality financial insights for senior leaders.

You will collaborate with NZDF Finance leadership, evolve reporting standards, and contribute to the organisation’s long-term strategic plan.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent professional accounting credential.
• Broad senior finance leadership experience driving finance work streams.
• Experience with financial systems, planning, reporting and analytics for large organisations.
• Strong ERP/finance system transformation experience (SAP is highly desirable).
• Proven ability to plan, execute and manage change; mentor staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse groups.
• Strong analytical judgement, commercial acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
• Public sector experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data analytics

Change management

Education

CA qualification

Tools

SAP

TM1

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

JacksonStone & Partners – Wellington, North Island

• Lead & deliver systems strategy
• Build Finance capability
• Promote continuous improvement

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

Mō te tūnga | 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

You will bring:

• 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

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Tracy Szeto 021 442 039 or Kendall Bushby 027 332 7896