Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Reporting

About the role

New Zealand Post is hiring a Senior Analyst for its Financial Planning & Reporting team, based in Auckland or Wellington. As one of three analysts, you will support corporate decision-making by producing accurate, timely and insightful analysis for the Executive Leadership Team, the Board and shareholders via Treasury. You will help produce the monthly performance reports and the annual three-year financial plan, and lead the external reporting for the shareholder.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in producing monthly performance reports for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board
• Manage external financial reporting and planning relationships with the shareholder (Treasury)
• Provide monthly financial and non-financial reporting to business leaders across the organisation
• Take ownership of key financial structures such as the chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies
• Drive continuous improvement in the financial planning system (Planning Analytics 2.0) and become a subject matter expert

Required profile

• Finance or accounting degree, ideally CA or equivalent qualification
• 7+ years of experience in a management accounting or financial planning/reporting environment
• Proven ability to analyse complex financials across Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Strong relationship skills, working closely with senior leaders, Treasury and wider Finance
• Bonus points for public sector experience and understanding of government machinery

Required skills

• Working knowledge of financial planning tools, ideally PA2.0 or similar (TM1, Power BI)
• Attention to detail and a drive for high-quality, insightful reporting

What we offer

• Discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
• Special rates on holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with partners
• Employee Assistance programme

Applications close on 5 November 2026. Successful applicants must prove eligibility to work in New Zealand and pass a security check and reference checks; some roles may also require a credit check and/or drug test.