Financial Analyst
Seeka is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at Head Office, reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights and supporting decision-making across the business.
About the Role
As a Financial Analyst, you will provide operational and finance leaders with insightful, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis. You will also act as a key point of support for Seeka’s financial systems, helping to drive improvements, training, and effective system use across the organisation.
This role is integral in empowering managers to make informed financial decisions that support the achievement of business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to enhance reporting, strengthen financial understanding, and improve overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting and Analysis:
• Assist with, and where appropriate lead, the development and rollout of
financial reporting and analysis across all Seeka divisions
• Identify opportunities to create meaningful, innovative reports that add
value to stakeholders
• Manage capital reporting, providing clear visibility of project spend,
variances, and actionable insights for budget owners
Systems Management and Administration:
• Support ERP and finance system changes, including upgrades, testing, and
releases
• Develop documentation and provide training to improve reporting capability
and system usage across the business
• Assist with user access requests, role updates, and system configuration
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Accounts Preparation:
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes across all divisions
• Support month-end activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, half-yearly, and annual financial
accounts
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build strong communication channels with Operational and Finance stakeholders
• Help stakeholders understand financial reporting and analysis, enabling
informed decision-making
• Provide clear, timely insights and support across the business
About You
You are an analytical and proactive finance professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful insights. You are comfortable working with large datasets, systems, and a wide range of stakeholders, and you bring a continuous improvement mindset to your work.
Technical Knowledge & Experience:
• Proven track record of delivering insightful, accurate, and timely reporting
and analysis to a management audience
• Strong ability to identify key messages and communicate them clearly
• Advanced analytical skills, including experience with Excel, PowerQuery, SQL,
and DAX
• Experience with data modelling and visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, information systems, data
analytics, or a related field
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or working towards it is advantageous
but not essential
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g. Greentree)
• Experience in the kiwifruit industry is beneficial
Personal Attributes:
• Communication: Confident engaging with senior management, able to
clearly present insights and adapt communication style to suit different
audiences
• Organisation: Strong ability to prioritise and manage workload in a
fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Accuracy: High attention to detail with a strong commitment to
producing quality, reliable work
• Driven: Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused with a willingness
to challenge thinking and improve processes
• Team Player: Collaborative, professional, and aligned with Seeka’s
values, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information
with professionalism
Why Join Seeka?
This is a great opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic and diverse organisation. You will gain exposure to a wide range of business operations, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and play a key role in enhancing reporting, systems, and decision-making across the Group.
