Senior Business Analyst

Why You’d Like It
If you thrive on getting under the hood of a finance function, cutting through operational complexity, and mapping out what "good" looks like, this one’s for you. This is a high-visibility, pure functional BA contract where your strategic thinking and financial acumen will directly shape the future operating model of a major industry player.

The Story
Our client is taking a fresh look at how their finance function operates day-to-day. They need a heavy-hitting Functional BA to jump in, partner closely with the CFO, and lay down a clear strategic roadmap. You won't be dealing with systems integration or technical code here; this hire is purely about operational efficiency, identifying pain points, unblocking hurdles, and setting the team up for long-term success.

Company Profile
A well-established household name in the New Zealand manufacturing and building sector. With nationwide reach and a massive footprint, they offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where smart ideas get turned into practical action quickly.

Your Role
Working directly alongside executive leadership, you will review current finance operations and help design an efficient, future-proof operating model.

• Partner with Executive Leadership: Collaborate closely with the CFO to map out strategic goals, pain points, and future-state capability.
• Process & Operational Review: Evaluate existing workflows, structures, and functional processes across the finance team to spot bottlenecks.
• Roadmap Development: Build a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap detailing the path from current state to an optimised operational model.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate meaningful workshops and conversations across the finance structure, speaking their language fluently.
• Problem Solving: Uncover operational blockers and propose clear, practical solutions to drive team functionality.

Benefits

• Competitive Market Rate: Offering a competitive rate that reflects the seniority of this role.
• Flexible Working: Great Auckland location with a modern hybrid setup (2 days work-from-home).
• Strategic Impact: High-level visibility reporting straight into the CFO, where your advice genuinely matters.
• Strong Team Culture: Join a supportive, grounded group of professionals who value straightforward collaboration.

Your Fit
You are a senior, seasoned Business Analyst who lives and breathes finance operations. You don't just understand business analysis techniques; you deeply understand financial terminology, accounting processes, and how high-performing finance teams run. You bring a strong commercial eye, proven experience running operational reviews, and the confidence to work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior finance leaders. If you are a purely technical BA, this won't be the right match; but if your strength lies in functional strategy, process optimisation, and people-centric problem-solving, you’ll hit the ground running.

Does this sound like you? If so, then apply now or reach out to Sofia directly today at 0211813172 or [email protected].
  
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.