Commercial Financial Analyst

Looking to take a first step into a commercial role from Practice in sunny Tauranga?

About The Organisation

Our client is a well-established New Zealand business with a strong operational footprint and an ambitious growth agenda. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in its systems, reporting capability and data-driven decision-making to support future success.

With a reputation for delivering quality outcomes and fostering long-term careers, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a genuine impact.

The Role

Reporting into a finance business partner, this commercial financial accounting position will work closely with operational stakeholders to provide commercial support, financial insight and performance reporting across a portfolio of projects and business activities.

This is a highly visible role that combines management accounting, forecasting, business partnering and commercial analysis. You'll be a key contributor to decision-making, helping leaders understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and improve financial outcomes.

The position offers exposure to a variety of stakeholders and business functions, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move beyond traditional accounting into a more commercially focused role.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Preparing monthly financial and operational performance reporting
• Developing forecasts, cashflow projections and financial analysis
• Supporting budgeting and planning processes
• Providing commercial insights and recommendations to operational leaders
• Monitoring project and business unit performance against targets
• Reviewing costs, profitability and financial risks
• Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity
• Supporting reporting enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contributing to business transformation and data-focused projects

Role Requirements

We are interested in speaking with candidates who can bring a combination of strong technical accounting skills and commercial curiosity. Backgrounds that would be particularly relevant include:

• Chartered Accounting firm experience, ideally within Audit and Assurance
• Project accounting, management accounting or commercial finance experience
• CA qualification (or working towards completion)
• Strong analytical, reporting and financial modelling capability
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools would be advantageous

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to move into a true commercial role
• Broad exposure across finance, operations and commercial decision-making
• Involvement in transformation, systems and data initiatives
• Strong mentoring and career development opportunities
• Collaborative, down-to-earth culture
• Competitive salary package
• Tauranga-based role offering long-term career growth

Please note; only candidates with valid NZ working rights can be considered at this time.

Contact

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