Management Accountant

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organisation expanding its presence across New Zealand. They are experiencing significant growth and have a strong development pipeline, where you will play a vital role in constructing financial reporting, forecasting, and performance frameworks essential to their future achievements.

The Role

This position goes beyond standard month-end accounting duties. As a Management Accountant, you will handle essential tasks like management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while also engaging in project reporting across a wide portfolio of development activities. You will collaborate closely with project managers and operational leaders to ensure financial alignment and progress of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management accounts and comprehensive financial reporting packages.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles effectively.
• Create financial models and performance reports to aid decision-making.
• Generate detailed project reports including budgets, forecasts, cost monitoring, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Provide project managers with precise and prompt financial data.
• Track business performance relative to budgets and objectives.
• Develop dashboards for KPIs and enhance management reporting.
• Optimize reporting processes, systems, and ensure solid financial controls.
• Assist with year-end procedures and audit activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent) with relevant tertiary education.
• Demonstrated strong experience in management accounting roles.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Preferred experience in project reporting, project accounting, construction, infrastructure, property development, or similar project-driven sectors.
• Proficient with advanced Excel functionalities.
• Financial modelling abilities are advantageous but not mandatory.
• A strong commitment to accuracy, analytical thinking, and ongoing process improvement.

Benefits and Opportunities

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth company in the midst of transformation, where you will significantly influence the finance function supporting a national expansion. You'll engage with substantial development and capital projects and have genuine scope to enhance financial reporting capabilities. Additionally, the position offers lifestyle advantages inherent to Tauranga and opportunities for career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working and adaptable hours.
• Eligibility for bonus or incentive programs.
• Meaningful involvement in shaping finance processes during a dynamic growth phase.

Application Information

Take advantage of this chance to apply your accounting expertise in a role enriched with variety beyond typical month-end tasks.