Senior Commercial Accountant

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland's cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland's reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation. Our work touches all Aucklanders and visitors to our region, creating a legacy for future generations.

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He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our finance team is now in the market for a Senior Commercial Accountant — a key position responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insights to guide strategic and commercial decisions across the organisation. You'll build and maintain dynamic financial models, interpret data from tools like Power BI, and provide actionable advice that supports business cases, investment appraisals, and long-term planning. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with leaders and teams to align financial recommendations with organisational goals, while driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and optimisation of finance processes, driving automation, standardisation, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide commercial and analytical support to identify and grow non-rates revenue opportunities across the organisation.
• Partner with stakeholders to enhance the finance user experience, ensuring consistent practices and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project financials and deliver insightful reporting to support business planning and performance.
• Contribute to key projects and change initiatives, applying sound project management and stakeholder engagement to achieve results.

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He kōrero mōu: About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical ability with commercial acumen and a collaborative mindset. You'll be confident working with complex financial data, turning insights into clear, actionable recommendations that influence decision-making. With advanced modelling skills, attention to detail, and a strategic approach, you'll thrive in ambiguity and help drive clarity across financial processes. You'll be an excellent communicator who can engage diverse stakeholders, balance priorities in a fast-paced environment, and bring a continuous improvement lens to everything you do. A team player at heart, you'll model accountability, initiative, and a customer-focused approach in every interaction.

Key requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CA/CIMA/CPA/CFA preferred).
• 3–5 years' experience in a Financial or Commercial Analyst or Business Partner role within a complex organisation.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, and change delivery.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to Power BI or similar financial analysis tools.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and can transform modest concepts into significant achievements, propelling Auckland towards a promising future. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Salary range between $125K - $130K per annum
Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025
Please note as TAU close down during the Christmas and New Years period, shortlisting and interviews will start from the 12 January 2026
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.