Regional Financial Reporting & Analytics Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington seeks a Regional Reporting & Variance Analysis Lead to drive high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the Central region. You will lead improvements in processes, automation and self-service capabilities, and collaborate with district finance teams to deliver meaningful performance insights.

Seven+ years of senior financial experience in the public sector or health environment, CA status, and advanced skills in Excel and

Qualifications

• Proven analytical capability to translate data into practical advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial reporting, budgeting and variance analysis across the region.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, automation and self-service capabilities.
• Collaborate with district finance teams and national FP&A to deliver timely insights.

Skills

Analytical capability

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Financial leadership

Education

Graduate and postgraduate qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) status

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington seeks a Regional Reporting & Variance Analysis Lead to drive high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the Central region. You will lead improvements in processes, automation and self-service capabilities, and collaborate with district finance teams to deliver meaningful performance insights.

Seven+ years of senior financial experience in the public sector or health environment, CA status, and advanced skills in Excel and