Strategic Finance Analyst

About Us

At EP, we're a tight-knit, high-performing team operating at the intersection of strategy, finance, and data.

We deliver clarity in chaos and real impact — not in months, but weeks.

Our clients don't come to us for reports; they come for solutions no one else can see, powered by an approach that's ahead of its time.

We combine business acumen, financial precision, and next-gen data capabilities in ways even top global players are still catching up to.

Here, you won't be a small cog in a big machine — you'll help build the machine.

Opportunity

We'll offer permanent status and potential for domestic and international travel.

If you're driven to make things better, faster, and smarter — and want :

Real influence on strategy and outcomes,

Frontline exposure where your work changes decisions,

A world-class team without red tape or politics,

And the chance to help shape an organisation from the ground up.

Then this isn't just another job.

It's an opportunity to change the game.

The Opportunity

As a Strategic Finance Analyst, you'll be a key player in transforming complex data and commercial challenges into clear, actionable strategies.

Leveraging our in-house, world-class analytics capabilities, you'll provide sharp financial analysis, craft strategic recommendations, and deliver insights that drive real business outcomes.

Your role will involve :

Financial modelling and scenario analysis

Developing business insights and commercial recommendations

Light data modelling and visualisation, in collaboration with the Data Team

You'll gain exposure across a multitude industries, both in New Zealand and internationally, influencing decisions in boardrooms, negotiations, and operational settings.

Key Responsibilities

Translate complex data and commercial challenges into actionable business insights

Build and maintain financial models, commercial analysis, and scenario plans

Provide support to development and delivery of compelling strategic recommendations

Support the Strategy Lead to understand client business challenges and objectives

Collaborate with the Insight Analyst and Data Team to integrate data-driven strategic insights and visualisations

Optional Contribute to project scoping, planning, and tracking across internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Technical & Commercial Skills

Strong structured thinking — able to turn messy inputs into clear insights

Solid business acumen — understands commercial levers and cross-functional dynamics

Financial fluency — comfortable interpreting P&Ls, forecasts, and building financial models

Good organisational skills to support project management tasks

Ability to support client engagement, working behind the scenes to equip the Strategy Lead with high-quality analysis, insights, and materials

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management

Team player with a passion for learning and growth

Great presentation skills are a bonus, but not essential

Qualifications

Degree in Data Science, Engineering, or Finance / Accounting preferred

Progress towards CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is advantageous, but not required

Real-world experience and demonstrated capability are valued above formal credentials

Experience

Typically 3-6 years in a similar role, but we prioritise attitude, capability, and potential over years on paper

Experience in corporates, consultancies, or start-ups — all backgrounds considered

Additional Information

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Finance and Sales; Industries : Strategic Management Services

Auckland, New Zealand

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