Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is a permanent full-time role in Hawke's Bay responsible for providing accurate, timely and relevant financial information and advice to support informed decision-making across EIT. The remuneration for this role will be between $90,000 and $100,000 dependant on skills and experience. The Management Accountant is based in Finance reporting to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for: Preparing monthly and ad hoc financial reports, analysis and management information. Monitoring financial performance and providing insight against budgets and plans. Supporting managers with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Analysing programme viability, profitability and business performance. Contributing to the development of business cases and financial recommendations. Developing and maintaining financial models, tools and spreadsheets. Providing expert financial advice and support to managers across EIT. Supporting the continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and controls. Assisting with annual budgeting, reforecasting and audit requirements. Building strong business partnering relationships to support informed decision-making. To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience in a management accounting role. Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills. Experience interpreting financial data and translating it into meaningful insights. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems. Experience preparing management reports, forecasts and financial models. Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. Experience supporting business leaders with financial decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below. EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations. #J-18808-Ljbffr