Senior Analyst

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Senior Analyst and/or Manager for its Business Restructuring & Forensics team in Auckland. You’ll gain exposure across restructuring, corporate advisory, and forensic engagements, working with Managers and Partners to deliver practical insights during time‑critical situations.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years in advisory, with CA/CFA or equivalent, and a strong track record in financial modelling and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years’ experience in restructuring, corporate finance, due diligence, transaction services, forensics or a related advisory field.
• CA, CFA or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Background in a Big 4 or professional services environment is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written skills with experience preparing reports or delivering structured analysis.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented, methodical and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a logical, solutions‑focused mindset.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support restructuring and turnaround engagements, providing practical, solution-focused input in distressed or special situations.
• Assist with Independent Business Reviews (IBRs) and Deal Advisory engagements.
• Prepare and review financial models, cash flows, budgets and forecasts to support decision‑making and stakeholder reporting.
• Contribute to accelerated M&A activity.
• Assist with formal insolvency appointments, including Receiverships, Voluntary Administrations, Liquidations and creditor compromises.
• Support forensic investigations and litigation support engagements, including analysis, documentation and reporting
• Interpret complex financial information and contribute to clear, concise reports for clients, creditors and stakeholders
• Apply relevant accounting standards, legislation and case law across engagements
• Support due diligence, industry research and ad hoc advisory projects

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Analytical ability

Report writing

Education

CA/CFA or equivalent

Job description

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership-style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership-style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.
Our Business Restructuring & Forensics team specialises in working with businesses and their stakeholders to create and optimise restructuring strategies. We help organisations navigate financial challenges and return to a position of stability while maximising stakeholder outcomes. We also undertake formal insolvency appointments and carry out forensic investigations. Additionally, we work closely with the Deal Advisory team and you will have the opportunity to work on their engagements. Every engagement presents a new challenge and opportunity to develop your expertise and become a well-rounded professional advisor.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Analyst and/or Manager to join our Business Restructuring & Forensics team in Auckland.
This is a broad, high-impact role where you’ll gain exposure across restructuring, corporate advisory and forensic engagements. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners to deliver commercially focused insights and help clients navigate complex, and often time‑critical, situations.
This role will suit someone who is looking for variety and development across multiple advisory disciplines, rather than specialising too early in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support restructuring and turnaround engagements, providing practical, solution-focused input in distressed or special situations
• Assist with Independent Business Reviews (IBRs) and Deal Advisory engagements.
• Prepare and review financial models, cash flows, budgets and forecasts to support decision‑making and stakeholder reporting
• Contribute to accelerated M&A activity.
• Assist with formal insolvency appointments, including Receiverships, Voluntary Administrations, Liquidations and creditor compromises
• Support forensic investigations and litigation support engagements, including analysis, documentation and reporting
• Interpret complex financial information and contribute to clear, concise reports for clients, creditors and stakeholders
• Apply relevant accounting standards, legislation and case law across engagements
• Support due diligence, industry research and ad hoc advisory projects

Experience & Attributes

• 3-7 years’ experience in restructuring, corporate finance, due diligence, transaction services, forensics or a related advisory field
• CA, CFA or equivalent qualification (or working towards)
• Background in a Big 4 or professional services environment is highly regarded
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written skills with experience preparing reports or delivering structured analysis
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, methodical and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Commercially aware with a logical, solutions‑focused mindset
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

About us

You’re someone who thrives on variety and enjoys solving complex business problems. You’re intellectually curious, commercially minded and confident working with both numbers and narrative whether that’s building a financial model or translating analysis into clear client‑ready insights.
You’re looking for a role that offers breadth across advisory disciplines, strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to accelerate your development.

Why BDO?

When you join BDO, we’ll make your growth our priority. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where learning, development and career progression are actively supported.

You’ll Gain

• Exposure across restructuring, IBRs, due diligence, M&A, forensics and valuation work
• Direct access to Partners and senior leadership
• Opportunities to build both technical and commercial capability
• A clear and supported pathway for career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within BDO’s Business Restructuring & Forensics team.
You must currently be in New Zealand and hold permanent work rights to apply.