Senior Finance Analyst at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

External Financial Reporting, Statutory Reporting, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Reporting, Audit Coordination, Power BI, Process Improvement, Treasury Documentation, Disclosure Statements

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role As a Senior Financial Analyst within the External Reporting team, you'll support the preparation and delivery of Westpac New Zealand's external financial reporting obligations across multiple legal entities. You'll partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Risk, Legal and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and compliant reporting while providing meaningful financial analysis and insights. This role offers exposure to executive and board-level reporting, external auditors, regulatory reporting requirements, and a variety of projects focused on improving reporting processes and controls. Key Responsibilities include: Prepare and review statutory financial reports, disclosure statements, subsidiary financial statements and treasury programme documentation. Analyse financial results and reporting packs, providing insights into key movements and trends. Coordinate reporting deliverables and stakeholder inputs to support executive, CEO and board sign-off. Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and efficiently. Support regulatory reporting obligations across Westpac New Zealand entities. Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and reporting enhancements. Coach and support junior team members, helping build capability across the team Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Experience gained within a Big Four accounting firm, financial services organisation, or listed corporate environment. Strong understanding of external financial reporting principles and practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across a complex organisation. Experience with reporting, automation or data tools such as Power BI will be highly regarded. Banking or financial services experience is advantageous. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immersing 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 and superannuation scheme 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: 30 July 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

The role involves preparing and reviewing statutory financial reports and disclosure statements for multiple legal entities. It also requires partnering with senior stakeholders and auditors to ensure compliant reporting and providing financial insights to the board and executive levels.