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This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, including Programme Directors and Project Managers, to provide strategic financial insights, robust planning, and decision-making support. Your expertise will help drive sound financial management, ensuring risks are effectively managed and outcomes are optimised. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to high-impact projects, working in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce timely and accurate financial reporting that supports key project outcomes
• Partner closely with project teams to develop a clear understanding of progress, risks, and financial performance
• Ensure adherence to robust financial controls and compliance standards within the project framework
• Own the month-end financial process, ensuring precision in reporting and analysis
• Prepare rolling forecasts that identify project out turn positions, variances, and funding requirements
• Manage cash flow projections and communicate funding needs
• Provide financial planning, strategic decision-making support, and detailed variance analysis
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and outcomes
• Collaborate with the Programme Commercial Manager and senior leadership on budgeting and forecasting processes

Key Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished finance professional with a strong background in project finance or capital investment programmes. You will have demonstrated experience in large corporate environments, strong influencing skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification (essential)
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in large or complex organisations
• Proven expertise in project finance, investment planning, or capital programme management
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and BI reporting tools (Power BI preferred)

How to apply?If this opportunity sounds like it might be the right fit for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the details below, or apply directly (no cover-letter required)

Courtney Story - courtney.story@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on 09-374 7300.