Wellington Banking & Financial Services Job Listings

Trademe

Finance Manager

Downer is seeking a Finance Manager to join our dynamic Accounting Services team - Auckland or Wellington based! At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. **Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here** Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: * Rewarding salary * Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies * Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes * An inclusive and respectable place to work * $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer * Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth Have a look at our other great benefits here! **Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity** In this pivotal role, you will partner with the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Business Partners to align financial operations with strategic business goals for Transport & Infrastructure New Zealand. You'll play a critical part in delivering accurate, high-quality financial services - from month-end reporting and budgeting to project performance analysis and process improvement initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** * Deliver strategic commercial advice and financial analysis to support operational decisions * Lead project and general accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and WIP management * Ensure robust month-end processes, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting * Project accounting: project creation. management, valuation, closing * Oversee audit, compliance, tax, and treasury functions * Drive continuous improvement and innovation across finance systems and processes * Support and develop a high-performance finance team through effective leadership and coaching This is a permanent, full time role that can be based out of Auckland OR Wellington. **Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills** * 7+ years of experience in a senior finance role * Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting or related field * CA/CPA qualified * Experience in project accounting(advantageous) * Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset * Strong technical accounting, budgeting, and project finance skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities * Ability to manage complexity and drive performance in a fast-paced environment **Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation** Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! **Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply** *If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application with your resume and cover letter!* We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from **24 December 2025** and will return on **12 January 2026**. During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

Wellington, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Commercial Business Partner64626795312642111

Trademe

Commercial Business Partner

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first. We're looking for a Commercial Business Partner to join our Trade Me Commercial team in Auckland or Wellington. You'll be a highly valued commercial business partner to advise on strategic outcomes, commercial and financial management, analysis and reporting. **Here is what you can expect from this role:** * Act as a trusted business partner to the Head of Marketplace and other senior leaders, offering critical commercial support, month-end review, analysis, and problem-solving. * Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, providing expert financial management. * Contribute to business growth by identifying commercial opportunities, maximising the Return on Investment (ROI) of initiatives, and supporting new product pricing. * Lead financial modelling for major strategic initiatives, including developing and maintaining a 5-year forecast model. * Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders and champion an open, fun, positive, and highly productive team culture. **What you will bring to our team:** * A solid foundation within a Big 4 or large consultancy firm. * At least 2 years experience in a commercial business/corporate finance role, ideally within a corporate setting and in a software / technology industry. * A strategic thinker who has experience with strategy development, financial modelling, core financial management, business improvement identification and solution formulation. * Have the knowledge, personality, and strong oral and written communication skills to rapidly gain credibility with, and influence, key stakeholders, and challenge people and ideas in a constructive way. * The ability to work at pace and prioritise effectively. * A relevant qualification in accounting / finance / economics. You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why: **#Flexibility:** Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a home office set up and utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week. **#Wellness:** Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way. **#Leave:** We support you with leave when you need it, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day 1. **#Social:** Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more. **#Learning:** Whether it's on the job, formal training, mentoring or something else, you'll grow with us from Day 1. We know some candidates can be reluctant to apply for roles if they feel they don't 'tick all the boxes'. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd still really like to hear from you so please send us your resume and a short cover note outlining the "Why". Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.

Wellington, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Trademe

Finance Lead

* Have you got financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience? * Are you an experienced accountant looking for a new opportunity? * Do you thrive with autonomy and a result-driven focus? Korero mo te turanga - About the role Kapuhipuhi - Wellington Uni-Professional is recruiting for a Finance Lead to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The Finance Lead plays a pivotal role in the success of Kapuhipuhi - Wellington Uni-Professional. As part of a small, agile, and high-performing team, you'll provide expert financial leadership to support both management and programme delivery. Key responsibilities include the following: * Reporting and analysis: Provision of reports, insights, and commentary * Coordination of budgeting and forecasting: Quarterly updates, annual budgets, and forecasting * Month end processes and financial controls: Reconciliations and journals * Management of account payable and receivables * Provision of financial guidance and training to staff * Relationship management: With internal and University stakeholders O pumanawa - About you You'll bring strong management accounting expertise including financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to ensure the organisation meets its financial goals. The role also involves guiding and training others on financial systems and best practices to build capability across the team. This is an action-oriented position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates initiative, and enjoys working autonomously to deliver results that drive meaningful impact. Key requirements include the following: * A strong customer focus - you understand and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a positive and professional experience every time * Excellent self-management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results while maintaining attention to detail * A commitment to integrity and professionalism, demonstrating honesty, discretion, and ethical behaviour in all interactions * A genuine respect for and responsiveness to Maori and multicultural perspectives, upholding values of inclusion and partnership * Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage across all levels of the organisation and seek feedback to improve * Team-oriented mindset, contributing positively to shared goals, supporting colleagues, and modelling the organisations values in everyday work * Strong time and project management skills, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes achieved in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: Sunday, 26 October 2025. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Tania McGowan (tania.mcgowan@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Reference 1008574.

Wellington, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary