Strategic Management Accountant - Public Sector Finance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Leave entitlements

KiwiSaver

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our finance team in Wellington on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making during our transformation, reporting to the Deputy CFO and collaborating with Finance Business Partners.

We value clear communication, eye for detail and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across government.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Business.
• CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Proven experience in business-facing management accounting roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail when delivering financial analysis.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with costing templates.
• Experience in government/public sector is advantageous.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to grow in Te Ao Māori.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and deliver trusted financial advice to business groups.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support to finance business partners.
• Analyze costs of delivering products/services and assess long-term impacts.
• Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Advise on technical accounting issues including Public Finance Act.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Costing templates

Adaptable in government context

Education

Finance/Commerce/Business degree

CAANZ Chartered Accountant (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Stats NZ is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our finance team in Wellington on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making during our transformation, reporting to the Deputy CFO and collaborating with Finance Business Partners.

We value clear communication, eye for detail and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across government.