Financial Analyst

About the Company Freedom Lifestyle Villages – NZ based operator of over-50s lifestyle villages, offering designer homes in secure, fully managed developments across lifestyle locations throughout the country. The business currently operates villages in Pāpāmoa, Cambridge, Matamata, Rotorua, and Ravenswood near Christchurch and have new villages underway in Ashburton, Lincoln and Masterton with an ambitious target of 10 to 12 additional villages over the next 5 years. Description Freedom Lifestyle Villages – NZ based operator of over-50s lifestyle villages, offering designer homes in secure, fully managed developments across lifestyle locations throughout the country. The business currently operates villages in Pāpāmoa, Cambridge, Matamata, Rotorua, and Ravenswood near Christchurch and have new villages underway in Ashburton, Lincoln and Masterton with an ambitious target of 10 to 12 additional villages over the next 5 years. Backed by Singapore-based private equity firm AGP, which acquired a majority stake in the business, including capital to fund the development pipeline, the business is well-capitalised to execute on its growth plans. The Role Based in Tauranga and reporting to the GM Finance, you’ll provide financial management, business partnering, and commercial analysis to support decision-making across the business. Combining technical accounting with commercial insight, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers, delivering financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis that drives real business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate, timely monthly management accounts and performance reporting Analyse financial results and provide commentary on key business drivers Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term financial modelling Conduct detailed financial and operational analysis, including business cases and investment proposals Business partner with operational managers, challenging assumptions and providing proactive advice Develop and maintain KPI reporting and performance dashboards Identify and drive process improvements across finance systems and reporting Support month-end and year-end reporting requirements About You Fully qualified accountant (CA, CPA or equivalent) Multiple years relevant accounting experience in a similar role Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills Strong communicator, comfortable engaging across finance and non-finance stakeholders Genuine interest in process improvement and emerging AI tools What’s In It For You This is a broad and varied remit for a commercially minded accountant, with direct exposure to the GM Finance and senior leadership team. Freedom Lifestyle Villages is expanding rapidly, which means an abundance of exposure and strong career advancement opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr