This is not a business-as-usual contract.
Madison Recruitment is partnering with a large and complex New Zealand organisation currently navigating a significant period of organisational transformation. With change occurring across processes, systems, structures and ways of working, the business requires an experienced Senior Management Accountant who can provide stability, insight and commercial support throughout this critical period.
We are seeking a high-calibre finance professional who thrives in fast-paced and evolving environments. This role will suit someone who enjoys operating in complexity, can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders, and has a track record of delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis and reporting while organisations undergo change.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the heart of a transformation programme, supporting executive decision-making and helping shape the future direction of a major organisation.
About the Role:
Reporting into the Financial Planning & Performance Lead, you will play a key role in driving enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis.
You will work across the business, partnering with operational and finance leaders to ensure accurate financial planning, meaningful performance insights and disciplined decision-making.
Success in this role will come from your ability to balance technical excellence with commercial thinking, while navigating a constantly evolving environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading and coordinating enterprise budgeting and forecasting processes
• Delivering executive-level management reporting and performance insights
• Supporting long-term planning, modelling and scenario analysis
• Providing commercial advice and decision support to senior stakeholders
• Analysing business performance and identifying key risks and opportunities
• Challenging assumptions and improving financial accountability across the organisation
• Developing meaningful reporting frameworks, KPIs and benchmarking analysis
• Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Driving improvements across planning, reporting and financial governance processes
• Building strong relationships across finance and operational teams
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical capability alongside experience operating in environments undergoing significant change.
You will likely possess:
• CA qualified or equivalent
• Extensive experience across management accounting, FP&A, performance reporting or commercial finance
• Proven experience working within large, complex organisations
• Previous exposure to transformation, restructuring, organisational change or finance improvement programmes
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights
• Experience influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
• A commercial mindset with strong business partnering capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build relationships quickly and establish credibility across all levels of the organisation
• A resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
Most importantly, you will be someone who thrives in change. You will enjoy working in environments where priorities are evolving, ambiguity exists and the ability to provide structure, insight and practical solutions is highly valued.
As this is a contract role you must be able to start within the next two weeks.
Why Apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an organisation during a pivotal period of its evolution.
You will gain exposure to enterprise-wide decision-making, work alongside experienced leaders and play a key role in helping the business navigate a significant programme of change. Your contributions will directly influence planning, performance and strategic outcomes across the organisation.
If you enjoy complex environments, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, this contract provides an outstanding challenge.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact: Adam Napper at adam.napper@madison.co.nz
