Management Accountant

We're looking for a detail-driven and collaborative Management Accountant to join our Government & Integrated Facilities Management team in New Zealand. In this role, you'll help shape the financial backbone of our operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across our essential services. Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation and continuous improvement. Please note this position is a 15 month contract. What You'll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: Lead cost control systems and financial monitoring processes Deliver timely and accurate reporting, including weekly and month-end reports Oversee contract management and RCTI processes Represent finance in client meetings and contribute to strategic discussions Drive improvements in financial workflows and systems What You'll Bring Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Finance/Management. CA ANZ / CPA membership. Proven experience in financial management and accounting with a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, EOM reporting, and data analysis. Sound understanding of relevant accounting standards/guidelines, and applicable legislation. Developed stakeholder management skills and the proven ability to develop, maintain and influence business relationships More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means to Belong at Downer We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: Training and development to support and diversify your career. With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.