Manager External Reporting & Tax

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manager, External Reporting & Tax to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis for 13 months to cover a parental leave. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality external financial and regulatory reporting, alongside the effective management of all taxation matters across Suncorp New Zealand.

You’ll lead a high-performing team, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in maintaining strong governance, compliance, and financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fully IFRS-compliant financial reporting across all entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Lead the end-to-end external audit process, managing relationships with auditors and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Provide technical accounting advice on new transactions, projects, and evolving standards
• Oversee all tax compliance obligations (excluding payroll tax), ensuring filings and payments are accurate and on time
• Provide expert tax advice across the business, including on transactions, product development, regulatory changes, and cross-border matters
• Lead, coach, and develop a capable and engaged team
• Foster a high-performance culture and support broader Finance initiatives

About You

You are a technically strong and collaborative finance leader with deep expertise in external reporting and tax. You bring a proactive mindset, strong influencing skills, and the ability to navigate complexity.

What You’ll Bring

• A Commerce and/or Law degree and CA/CPA qualification
• 8–10+ years’ post-qualification experience in financial reporting and tax (Big 4 and/or corporate environment)
• Strong IFRS and tax technical expertise, with the ability to apply this in a practical setting
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Advanced Excel and strong systems capability
• A continuous learning mindset and ability to adapt to change

About Suncorp New Zealand

We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact ***email_hidden*** for a confidential conversation.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply online today!