Management Accountant

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future

Help shape Wellington's future through great financial advice.

At Wellington City Council, we're working together for Pōneke's future. Behind every community facility, infrastructure project, event, service, and strategic investment is a team making sure we make smart, sustainable decisions with public money.

We're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys partnering with leaders, turning complex financial information into meaningful insights, and helping deliver positive outcomes for Wellington communities. This role is based within our Financial Planning and Partnering Team, supporting business units across the organisation with trusted financial advice, planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance insights.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

As a Management Accountant, you'll work alongside managers and leaders across Council, helping them understand financial performance, manage risks, plan for the future, and make informed decisions.

This is more than a transactional accounting role. You'll act as a trusted advisor, translating financial and operational data into clear recommendations that support services delivered to Wellington's communities. You'll build strong relationships, challenge constructively, and help managers navigate everything from budgets and forecasting through to long-term planning and strategic decision-making.

Partnering with business units to provide high-quality financial advice and support

Preparing and analysing management reports, forecasts, journals, reconciliations, and financial commentary

Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support sound decision-making

Supporting budget development, annual planning, and long-term financial planning processes

Building financial models and scenario analysis to inform service delivery and investment decisions

Helping managers understand their financial responsibilities and performance

Contributing to strong financial stewardship, compliance, and risk management practices

Coaching and supporting Assistant Management Accountants as required

Building trusted relationships across Council and communicating financial information in a clear and accessible way.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

You'll be someone who can see both the detail and the bigger picture. You enjoy working with people, asking questions, and providing advice that helps others succeed.

We're looking for someone who has

A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent relevant experience

Strong experience in management accounting, finance business partnering, or a similar commercial finance environment

The ability to translate financial and operational information into practical business insights

Experience developing and interpreting complex financial models and forecasts

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience working with large ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

* A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence and challenge constructively

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

Diversity:

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected]

Applications close 26 October 2026.

All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.

Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.

If you have questions, please contact Russell Kyne, Finance Business Partner, [email protected]