Job Description
Hands-on finance role to tidy up forecasts, build budgets and models. Minimum 4-month contract. Supportive CFO. Start ASAP.
Are you a finance professional who enjoys getting stuck into the detail and delivering practical results? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive business and help deliver key budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling work.
This business is focused on growth and building better financial visibility. You’ll work closely with a down-to-earth, supportive CFO and operational leaders who value someone who can help bring clarity to the numbers and improve processes.
What you’ll be doing
- Finalising and tidying up the current year forecast and testing it for accuracy.
- Building the budget for the next financial year.
- Developing a simple balance sheet model to sit alongside the P&L.
- Mapping revenue to cost centres for better visibility.
- Translating operational data into financial insights that make sense to both finance and operations.
- Improving documentation so workpapers are clear and easy to follow.
- Someone who is a qualified accountant (or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ experience
- Someone who’s happy rolling up their sleeves and working hands-on in Excel (no fancy formulas — just clear, practical modelling).
- Able to engage confidently with operational teams and help them understand their numbers.
- Experience in smaller or medium-sized businesses where being hands-on is part of the job.
- Available to start quickly and commit to the contract.
- Make a real impact helping the business build confidence in its numbers.
- Work alongside a CFO who values your input and supports your success.
- Varied work across both detail and stakeholder engagement.
You will be available immediately and can commit to the timeframe. This business offers a great working culture and a flexible working week.
We believe diversity is vital to a healthy, high-performing workplace. That’s why we’re committed to delivering a psychologically safe recruitment experience. One that uncovers and celebrates your strengths. If traditional hiring processes don’t bring out your best let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.
Next Steps
Apply now - you'll need to hold New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.
If this role isn’t a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply or register your details on our website. If this isn’t quite the right fit, another role might be.
This ad may have been written with help from AI, but your application will be reviewed by a real human, Rachel:
People that work with Rachel enjoy the extra time she invests in coaching and guiding them towards achieving their career goals. If you are wondering where to next for your career, or you’re not sure if this role is quite right for you, please get in touch. I look forward to working with you.
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