Senior Commercial Accountant

TITLE : SENIOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Date : 11 Nov

Location : Central Auckland, NZ,

Description :

Tataki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland's cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland's reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation. Our work touches all Aucklanders and visitors to our region, creating a legacy for future generations.

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He angitutanga : The opportunity

Our finance team is now in the market for a Senior Commercial Accountant — a key position responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insights to guide strategic and commercial decisions across the organisation. You'll build and maintain dynamic financial models, interpret data from tools like Power BI, and provide actionable advice that supports business cases, investment appraisals, and long-term planning. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with leaders and teams to align financial recommendations with organisational goals, while driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the review and optimisation of finance processes, driving automation, standardisation, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide commercial and analytical support to identify and grow non-rates revenue opportunities across the organisation.
• Partner with stakeholders to enhance the finance user experience, ensuring consistent practices and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project financials and deliver insightful reporting to support business planning and performance.
• Contribute to key projects and change initiatives, applying sound project management and stakeholder engagement to achieve results.

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He korero mou : About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical ability with commercial acumen and a collaborative mindset. You'll be confident working with complex financial data, turning insights into clear, actionable recommendations that influence decision-making. With advanced modelling skills, attention to detail, and a strategic approach, you'll thrive in ambiguity and help drive clarity across financial processes. You'll be an excellent communicator who can engage diverse stakeholders, balance priorities in a fast-paced environment, and bring a continuous improvement lens to everything you do. A team player at heart, you'll model accountability, initiative, and a customer-focused approach in every interaction.

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Nga ahuatanga kei a matou : What we offer

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and can transform modest concepts into significant achievements, propelling Auckland towards a promising future. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Salary range between $125K - $130K per annum

Applications close Sunday 21 December

Please note as TAU close down during the Christmas and New Years period, shortlisting and interviews will start from the 12 January

Tataki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

HE KORERO MO TATAKI : ABOUT TATAKI

Tataki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whanau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tataki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tamaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.