Management Accountant
Ref: JO-2603-359759
- New Zealand
- Accounting & Finance, Business Operations & HR
- Accountancy
- 50 - 249 Employees
- NZ$90,000.00 - NZ$95,000.00 per annum
- Environment: In-office
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Starts: ASAP
Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance? Join a well‑established organisation with a supportive finance team, broad business exposure, and the opportunity to add real commercial value.
We are looking for a proactive, analytical, and detail‑focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business.
About the Role
In this key position, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support both operational and strategic decision‑making. You’ll play a central role in ensuring financial discipline, strong cost control, and improved business performance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Monitor inventory levels, stock ageing, and support stocktakes.
- Analyse gross profit, pricing impacts, and overall profitability.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles and track performance against targets.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital.
- Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights for pricing and commercial decisions.
- Ensure compliance, strong internal controls, and support audit processes.
About You
You’ll bring strong technical accounting capability combined with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights. You enjoy collaborating with others and are comfortable working across multiple business areas.
You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years’ experience in management accounting.
- Progress toward CA/CPA (preferred but not essential).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and month‑end processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence analysing large datasets.
- Experience with ERP/financial systems.
- Strong attention to detail, commercial acumen, and problem‑solving skills.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team where your expertise is valued, and your ideas can genuinely influence business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role with exposure across the organisation. Ongoing training and coaching is available and organisation is an ATO.
Apply Now
If you’re a motivated Management Accountant seeking a role where you can make a real impact, contact Liam on 022 400 4144 or apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter.
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