Regional Reporting & Variance Analysis Lead

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Regional Reporting & Variance Analysis Lead to join the Regional Finance team. You will drive regional financial reporting, budgeting, accounting and forecasting, collaborating with district finance management and national FP&A functions to deliver timely insights.

You will lead improvements in processes, automation and self-service analytics, develop tools and methods, and coach leaders to understand data-driven performance across the

Qualifications

• Graduate and postgraduate qualifications with Chartered Accountant status or equivalent.
• At least seven years' senior financial experience, ideally within the public sector or health environment.
• Proven experience developing efficient financial management processes, implementing self-service systems and improving reporting and decision-making capability.
• Strong experience providing strategic advice, guidance and coaching to leaders, alongside advanced capability with financial reporting and data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of financial and non-financial performance reporting, bottom-up budgets and financial forecasts for the region.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, automation and self-service capability.
• Collaborate with District Finance Management teams and national FP&A to strengthen analytical capability and provide meaningful insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data storytelling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Graduate and postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Permanent, full-time position based in our Central region.

Job Summary

• Lead high-quality financial reporting and variance analysis that supports better decision-making across the region.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, automation and self-service capability while building confidence in financial management.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join our Regional Finance team as Regional Reporting & Variance Analysis Lead. This role is responsible for improving regional business, budgeting, accounting and reporting processes, while maximising functionality, automation and self-service capability. Working closely with District Finance Management teams and national Financial Planning and Analysis functions, you'll lead the delivery of financial and non-financial performance reporting, bottom-up budgets and financial forecasts for the region. You'll also work collaboratively with national reporting, costing, standards and finance systems teams to develop tools, methods and processes that strengthen analytical capability. You'll help bring financial and operational data together to provide meaningful performance insights, while identifying opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes and build greater financial capability across the organisation.

About you

You are an experienced senior finance professional with strong analytical capability and a passion for using data and insights to improve financial performance and decision-making. You can translate complex information into clear, practical advice and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You will bring:

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification, along with Chartered Accountant status or equivalent professional accounting membership.
• At least seven years' senior financial experience, ideally within the public sector or health environment, with strong financial management and analytical expertise.
• Proven experience developing efficient financial management processes, implementing self-service systems and improving reporting and decision-making capability.
• Strong experience providing strategic advice, guidance and coaching to leaders, alongside advanced capability with financial reporting and data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.

You’ll also bring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Employer information

Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

Culture

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Contact & Deadline

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Sunday 27th September 2026. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on [e-mail].

Additional information

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.