Senior Programme Accountant

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a Senior Programme Accountant for a public sector transformation programme. You will provide financial leadership across a complex, multi-year portfolio, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, reporting, investment planning and governance support.

The role requires Chartered Accountant status (CAANZ or equivalent) and substantial experience in large programmes; you will bring advanced financial modelling, strong business-case input, and the ability to advise senior

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant status (CAANZ or equivalent).
• Experience supporting large programmes or capital investment portfolios.
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capability.
• Experience contributing to business cases and investment planning.
• Strong understanding of capital and operating expenditure management in programmes.
• Experience advising senior leaders, governance groups, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex programme cost models.
• Support business case development and investment planning.
• Provide financial advice to programme leadership and governance forums.
• Undertake affordability assessments and funding analysis.
• Support benefits realisation and investment reporting.
• Manage financial modelling across multiple projects and funding sources.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment, controls, and financial governance.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support executive decisions.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)

Programme budgeting

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Investment planning

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder advisory

Job description

About The Organisation

Public sector organisation embarking on a significant business transformation programme designed to modernise operations, strengthen organisational capability, and deliver long-term benefits for stakeholders.

About The Organisation

Public sector organisation embarking on a significant business transformation programme designed to modernise operations, strengthen organisational capability, and deliver long-term benefits for stakeholders.

The Role

The Senior Programme Accountant will provide financial leadership and oversight across a complex, multi-year programme of work.

You will be responsible for programme financial management, forecasting, reporting, investment planning, and governance support.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and programme delivery, providing a rare opportunity to contribute to a transformation programme with significant organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading programme budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Developing and maintaining complex programme cost models
• Supporting business case development and investment planning
• Providing financial advice to programme leadership and governance forums
• Undertaking affordability assessments and funding analysis
• Supporting benefits realisation and investment reporting
• Managing financial modelling across multiple projects and funding sources
• Ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, controls, and financial governance
• Delivering insights and recommendations that support executive decision-making

Role Requirements

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Chartered Accountant status (CAANZ or equivalent)
• Significant experience supporting large programmes, transformation initiatives, or capital investment portfolios
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capability
• Experience contributing to business cases, investment planning, and benefits management
• Strong understanding of capital and operating expenditure management within programme environments
• Experience providing financial advice to senior leaders, governance groups, and executive stakeholders