Finance Analyst

A well respected, not-for-profit organisation based in Christchurch, dedicated to providing affordable, quality housing solutions for diverse communities, is seeking a skilled Finance Analyst to join their Finance team in this dynamic environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial insights, forecasting and reporting to drive informed decision-making.

In this newly created position, you will be instrumental in modelling long-term portfolio scenarios for new housing developments while contributing to business reporting that supports strategic growth. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with colleagues across departments to deliver accurate forecasts, insightful reports and interactive dashboards that empower stakeholders.

Your work will contribute to strategic initiatives such as long-term portfolio modelling, business reporting, and operational efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting to support organisational priorities.
• Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI to visualise key metrics for stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with long-term portfolio modelling for housing developments and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to train junior staff and bridge knowledge gaps.
• Contribute to system enhancements and process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Support audit processes and compliance tasks to ensure reliability of financial operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting and reporting within an operational or not-for-profit environment.
• Strong skills in Excel/SQL for data manipulation and Power BI for dashboard creation.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Familiarity with financial systems and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises community wellbeing through affordable housing solutions. This organisation will offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside passionate colleagues who value collaboration and innovation. As they prepare for significant growth, this role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community housing while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

If you’re ready to use your analytical expertise to drive positive change and support long-term organisational priorities, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Lynda McMeekan will be handling your application.