Management Accountant

Innovate and establish improvement opportunities.
Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
Experience a supportive work environment, with opportunities for advancement
Extensive staff benefits - Health Insurance, wellbeing days + more
About the Role

Based in Newmarket, Auckland, we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support senior leadership with high‑quality financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. This is a commercially focused role with exposure to operational and executive stakeholders, supporting informed decision‑making.

The role requires strong technical accounting capability combined with proven commercial acumen and business‑partnering skills.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver timely and accurate village and Support Office financial reporting to support performance insights
Prepare and explain monthly variance analysis, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Provide financial analysis and insights to support operational and commercial decision‑making
Support annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles with commercially focused insights
Own the month‑end process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines
Complete balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
Ensure compliance with expenditure, contract, and Delegated Financial Authority requirements
Support year‑end audit preparation and respond to audit queries
Maintain strong financial controls and up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
About You

With a relevant degree in accounting or finance, and 3 – 5 years’ experience in a management accounting role (CA ANZ or CPA or qualified), your will have experience in medium to large commercial environments, ideally which are multi-site, along with

Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial information
Advanced Excel skills, with experience using ERP and reporting systems
Experience operating in a medium to large commercial environment (multi-site preferable)
Exposure to Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
Favourable experience within health or aged care organisations, Big 4 firms, and/or exposure to private equity.
This is a permanent fulltime position (minimum 40 hours guaranteed per week)

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to apply for a New Zealand work visa.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7300 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Check out some of our Benefits!

3 paid wellness days per annum
1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Education, Development and Training Support
Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

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Job Details
Reference #
48598

Location(s)
Newmarket (Metlifecare Support Office)

Expertise
Finance

Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time

More details (document)
Management Accountant Sept 25.pdf