This is an excellent role for an ambitious accountant ready to step into their first management accountant position or transition from commercial or practice backgrounds. You will gain broad exposure to management accounting, financial business partnering, budgeting, and performance analysis, along side some transactional work in a purpose-led organisation
Enjoy support for professional development (including relevant accounting qualifications), meaningful work that aligns with strong organisational values, competitive remuneration, and a collaborative culture that values work-life balance and continuous growth in a supportive Christchurch-based team.
The Company
A leading not-for-profit organisation, awarded for it comittment to the community's it serves.
The Role
- Deliver accurate and timely month-end management accounts, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre allocations, and GST returns Provide high-quality financial reporting and variance analysis to support service managers and senior leaders in driving operational performance and sustainability
- Act as a trusted finance business partner, translating financial data into actionable insights, scenario modelling, and decision support
- Lead cost centre budgeting, forecasting, and client funding models while monitoring service financial sustainability
- Maintain the fixed asset register, support cashflow reporting, annual audit processes, and the Annual Report
- Build financial capability across service delivery teams and contribute to strategic financial discussions
- Provide backup payroll support and ensure compliance with relevant financial and health & safety requirements
- Tertiary qualification in accounting or a related finance field, with experience in a finance reporting or management accounting role (commercial, practice, or similar environments welcome)
- Strong technical skills including advanced Excel, financial modelling, data analytics, and familiarity with systems such as Xero
- Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and deadline-driven with sound judgement and a collaborative approach
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural responsiveness, and working in a values-driven social services environment (Police vetting and Oranga Tamariki clearance required)
Full working rights are required and no sponsorship is offered.
Apply via the relevant link or for more information contact
ali@profile group or louis@profilegroup.co.nz 0224 269 569.
