• Step into a senior finance leadership role where your technical expertise will shape our internal & external reporting

• Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, bonus, insurance covers, and generous leave benefits

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Daiichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Manager to join our collaborative Finance Department. Reporting to the General Manager, Financial Control & Reporting, you will be responsible for the delivery of timely and high-quality statutory, regulatory and group financial reporting. You will provide technical accounting leadership across the organisation, ensure strong financial governance, and support key reporting cycles in a highly regulated environment.

You will work closely with senior finance leaders, Actuarial, Risk, and external stakeholders, and lead a small high performing team, while remaining hands‑on with complex reporting requirements.

As a Financial Reporting Manager, you will:

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of statutory, regulatory, and group financial reporting, including interim and year‑end reporting cycles

• Lead interpretation and application of complex accounting standards, including IFRS 17, and provide technical accounting training and guidance across the business

• Manage external and regulatory reporting requirements, including reporting to the RBNZ and Daiichi Life Group

• Contribute to Climate‑Related Disclosures and evolving regulatory requirements in this area

• Lead, coach and manage a team of Financial Accountants

• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and enhancements to reporting processes and systems

About you

You are a seasoned technical accounting professional with a strong track record operating in complex and highly regulated environments. You bring strong judgement, a high level of accountability, and a proven ability to lead the delivery of critical reporting outcomes with precision.

You are known for your ability to translate complex accounting concepts into meaningful business insights for non technical audience. You are keen to understand what drives the numbers, and can explain the why as much as the what. Your hands on leadership, strong relationship building and influencing skills enable you to foster high performance within your team, collaborate effectively across the business, and support sound decision-making.

Additional attributes that may help you in succeed in the role:

• CA qualification or equivalent

• 5+ years in a technical accounting or regulatory/statutory reporting role

• Relevant work experience within the insurance industry desirable

• Leadership and people development capability

• Expertise in IFRS and IAS requirements, IFRS17 or IFRS15 highly preferred

• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts, and key result metrics, clearly to non‑technical stakeholders

• A hands‑on, deadline‑driven approach with excellent attention to detail

What We Offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our family (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme after 12-month service

• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus subsidised medical insurance (permanent employees only)

• Birthday leave and long service leave

• Maternity leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Modern offices with stunning views in the heart of Takapuna

Apply now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY online with your CV and cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.