Commercial Finance Analyst

• Full Time
• Application Closes 24 May 2026
• Nelson - Nelson City
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk

• Business partnering role with a leading local employer 
• Fascinating projects, with plenty of variety and challenge 
• Career development and exceptional benefits on offer

Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for the Nelson Marlborough region – a vital hub for economic activity and a key stakeholder in the region’s continued growth and prosperity. 

The Opportunity

If you live in the Nelson/Tasman region, you know how infrequently this type of job opportunity comes along.  

Reporting to an innovative Finance Manager and working within an established team led by a seasoned CFO, you will utilise your analytical skills while further developing your commercial analysis, business partnering, and relationship-building capability.

This opportunity would suit someone data-driven who is keen to be part of a larger organisation, or looking to transition from public practice into a commercial environment. We welcome applications from a range of experience levels. In this role, you will partner with operational leaders to deliver meaningful financial insights that influence decision-making and drive business performance.

The Role

• Provide timely business partnering support and financial oversight to operational managers and internal stakeholders
• Improve the quality of commercial analysis, decision support and management reporting 
• Build strong working relationships and develop a solid understanding of business drivers 
• Develop accurate and comprehensive budgets and forecasts
• Develop and maintain financial systems and models to support business decisions
• Drive process improvement through technology and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and business wide initiatives 

Your Profile

• Demonstrated accounting experience supported by strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Relevant qualification (or working towards one); CA or CPA would be an advantage
• A practical, solutions focused mindset and genuine interest in understanding operational drivers  
• Willingness to partner with divisional managers to understand their business drivers and improve their financial acumen
• Prepared to get into the details and assist in whatever way you need to support business decisions and business activity
• Strong Excel and systems capability, with the drive to improve processes and ways of working. 

Port Nelson is passionate about their people, customers and community and is committed to strengthening relationships with Te Tauihu iwi. We offer a great working environment along with a competitive remuneration package including medical insurance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an amazing company that prides itself on strong values and a positive team culture. 

If you are a confident, curious, and commercially minded professional who thrives in a business partnering environment, this is the right opportunity for you!

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 24 May 2026, unless filled prior.

Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. Applicants for this position must be NZ citizens or already have permanent residency to be considered for this role.