Lead Analyst - Fp&A

Overview

A permanent opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Lead Analyst to provide expert commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making and drives long-term organisational performance.

In this role, you'll deliver high-quality analysis and advice that enables sound business decisions.

You'll critically examine financial and non-financial information to ensure decisions are informed, future-focused, and aligned with long-term goals.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their challenges and operating environments, building strong relationships that enable effective collaboration.

Your ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively will be key to influencing behaviour and driving outcomes.

You'll also support or lead critical business projects, develop innovative solutions to performance challenges, and identify opportunities to enhance value for money.

Manage financial models that underpin a 30–60 year investment plan, helping shape the future direction of the organisation.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their challenges and operating environments, building strong relationships that enable effective collaboration.

Your ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively will be key to influencing behaviour and driving outcomes.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality analysis and advice that enables sound business decisions.

Critically examine financial and non-financial information to inform decisions that are future-focused and aligned with long-term goals.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand challenges, build relationships, and enable effective collaboration.

Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to influence behaviour and drive outcomes.

Support or lead critical business projects and develop innovative solutions to performance challenges.

Identify opportunities to enhance value for money.

Manage financial models underpinning a 30–60 year investment plan to shape organisational direction.

What You'll Bring

A relevant qualification and at least 10 years of experience in a similar analytical or commercial role

Strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of business operations

Proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, tailored to different audiences

Experience leading key work programmes and managing competing priorities

A proactive mindset focused on identifying and improving areas that enhance performance

Demonstrated experience in analysing complex data to generate meaningful business insights

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with a track record of delivering results

Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to build trust across the organisation

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Benefits & Additional Details

This role offers a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.

You'll be supported with tools and resources to maintain a healthy work-life balance and grow your personal and professional development through on-the-job learning, training, secondments, and study options.

How to Apply

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Job Details

Location : Wellington Central

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Experience Level : Mid Management

Contract Type : Perm

Specialism : Accounting & Finance

Industry : Accountancy

Focus : Financial Analysis & Modelling

Salary : Negotiable

Job Reference : GF4X24-A74D29E5

Date posted : 8 September 2025

Consultant : Luke Gilbert

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