20 October 2025
Finance M&A Project Accountant

 October 20, 2025 
Consult Recruitment NZ > 20 October 2025Finance M&A Project Accountant

20 October 2025
Finance M&A Project Accountant

About the Role

As the Finance lead you’ll take ownership of all financial management and reporting for this major programme.

You’ll oversee the full spectrum of project financials — from forecasting and month-end reporting through to cost modelling, governance, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll partner with senior leaders to ensure accurate reporting, clear visibility of financial impacts, and sound commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and manage all programme financials 
  • Lead monthly reporting, forecasting, and presentations 
  • Prepare cost models, budgets, and funding requests for senior approval
  • Drive governance and control over project purchase orders, expenses, and payments
  • Partner with business units to track, analyse, and communicate financial impacts
  • Support leadership with insights and recommendations to guide financial decision-making
About You:

You’re an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You bring a strong commercial mindset, excellent analytical skills, and the confidence to influence at senior levels.

You’ll bring:
  • 5 years’ relevant commercial or industry experience
  • Exposure to M&A, large scale projects or divestments will be critical. 
  • Financial Services exposure and excellent systems skills 
  • Strong financial acumen with advanced analytical and reporting capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • CA/CPA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent) preferred

Whats on offer:
  • Initial 9 month contract
  • Chance to be a part of a major project with senior exposure
  • Opportunity to go through a relatively rare piece of work in NZ 
  • Role is based in Auckland CBD 
  • Fantastic flexible employer
  • Hourly rate will be c.$100 GST with room for the right experience 
Please click the link to apply, applications will be handled by Caileen Cinnamon, we read all applications personally so please allow 72hrs for us to review. 

“Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.”
  • Large project with senior stakeholders
  • M&A plus systems integration background would be ideal
  • 9 month project for a great employer $100 per hour

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