Finance Analyst

at  Westpac New Zealand

• Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
• 12 month parental leave cover
  Mō te tūranga | About the Role
  The Financial Control team is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, analysis and reporting of financial performance mainly focused on month-end.
  The focus of the Finance Analyst role includes but is not limited to; the preparation of month end journals, month end Balance Sheet reconciliations and attestations. There is also a significant ad-hoc component to the role in supporting additional requests/analysis. This role also exists to ensure our internal process are robust, so an element of process improvement is required to ensure we continue to provide information in a timely manner.
  Westpac implemented Oracle ERP and Oracle EPM in 2023. A key focus is to ensure we are using the systems to our benefit, driving improvements and change in financial output through simplification, automation and standardisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring accuracy and data integrity of both month-end balance sheet and profit & loss.
• Perform financial control functions including (but not limited to) month end balance sheet substantiation, Intercompany and Elimination reconciliations.
• Drive finance reporting preparation and continuous improvements and/or automation where practical.
• Preparation of finance results and commentary for the business where required
• Understand, apply, and monitor the application of technical accounting concepts to ensure accurate and timely reflection of business financial performance.
• Deliver the findings and recommendations of financial analysis in a professional, relevant and insightful way that develops understanding and inspires confidence for decision makers

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Interested candidates will enjoy working in a team, have fantastic time management skills, be a strategic thinker and possess a proactive approach to their work. Equally important are your interpersonal skills, strong business acumen, task prioritisation, attention to detail and a result focused attitude. This role will see you liaise with a number of internal and external parties so your proven ability to engage, influence and build strong relationships will be key to your success in the role.

You will possess:

• Strong Accounting and GL knowledge
• Advanced excel skills
• University qualification
• Be CAANZ qualified or working towards
• 2-4 years’ previous financial services or accounting role experience

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
18 November 202

• Ensuring accuracy and data integrity of both month-end balance sheet and profit & loss.
• Perform financial control functions including (but not limited to) month end balance sheet substantiation, Intercompany and Elimination reconciliations.
• Drive finance reporting preparation and continuous improvements and/or automation where practical.
• Preparation of finance results and commentary for the business where required
• Understand, apply, and monitor the application of technical accounting concepts to ensure accurate and timely reflection of business financial performance.
• Deliver the findings and recommendations of financial analysis in a professional, relevant and insightful way that develops understanding and inspires confidence for decision maker