Management Accountant
Nelson An opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join the public health, supporting a large and diverse operational service. You will work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight, analysis and support to drive informed decision-making and service performance. You will quickly add value across a broad range of management accounting activities and, ideally, available to commence mid-ate September.
Finance Associate / Management Accountant
The Opportunity
Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will provide support to one of the organisation's key service areas and be responsible for a range of management accounting and financial reporting activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Month-end reporting and accruals
- Financial reporting and variance analysis
- Budgeting
- Personnel roster reviews and costings
- Monthly revenue invoicing and reconciliations
- Supporting operational leaders with financial insights and advice
- Working across Excel, Oracle and other finance systems
About You
To be successful, you'll bring:
- A qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline is preferred
- Previous management accounting or finance analyst experience
- Confident Excel capability
- Experience working with ERP/accounting systems, ideally Oracle
- The ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive and collaborative approach to business partnering
CA qualification is not essential; however, applicants will have a solid grounding in accounting principles and practical management accounting experience.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team in a business-facing finance role where your expertise will directly support operational decision-making. You'll gain exposure to a complex organisation, work alongside experienced stakeholders, and contribute to services that positively impact communities across the Nelson region. [
This position is available on a 6 month fixed-term/contract basis and would suit someone who enjoys stepping into a hands-on role and making an immediate contribution.
About the job
Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Accounting & Finance
Focus: Management Accounting & Business Partnering
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: Up to $110,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Nelson
TEMPORARYJob Reference: X2BR2H-006C422C
Date posted: 2 September 2026
Consultant: Lynda McMeekan
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