In the fast-paced world of accounting and finance, having the right talent can make all the difference. At Momentum Consulting, we partner with you to understand your business and connect you with exceptional professionals who drive results. Offering both permanent and contract recruitment services, we combine best-practice search techniques with deep industry insight to ensure the perfect fit for your team.
We enjoy working with fantastic clients across sectors including Commercial, SMEs, Not-for-Profits, Government Agencies, and Financial Institutions; and we tailor our approach to suit each organisation. With a dedicated Accounting & Finance team, we focus on all areas critical to your financial function, from Financial, Management Accounting, and Tax, to Audit, Treasury, and Advisory.
From Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, and Financial Controller, to Commercial Manager, Finance Business Partner, and Specialist roles, we cover it all. We understand that Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Reporting are essential to your success, alongside experts in Taxation, Audit, Treasury, and Corporate Finance.
With over 50 years of collective recruitment experience, our team stays ahead of industry trends to deliver candidates ready to excel in today’s evolving financial landscape. By focusing solely on Accounting & Finance recruitment, we provide comprehensive support to help you attract, engage, and retain top talent.
Our specialists
Auckland
Wellington
Our dedicated Accounting & Finance recruitment team has built an extensive network of skilled professionals. With a robust and comprehensive network, we cater to a wide variety of roles across Commercial, Academia, Government, and Public Practice. Our areas of expertise include Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Credit, and Risk, Actuary
Accounting Support
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Payroll, Assistant Accountant, Shared Services/Payroll/AP/AR Manager
Accounting & Finance
Finance Management / Planning & Reporting
Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant/Senior Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, Corporate Accountant, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager , Commercial Manager
Systems
FMIS Manager, Systems Implementation lead, Systems Accountant, Finance Business Analyst
Financial Control
Financial Accountant/Senior Financial Accountant, Reporting Accountant, Finance Team Leader, Finance Manager, Financial Control Manager, Financial Controller
Project / Programme Focus
Project Accountant, Programme Finance Lead, Project/Programme Finance Manager, Senior Business Performance Advisor, Senior Analyst – Costing & Modelling, Finance Transformation Analyst/Business Partner
Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit
Manager - Internal Audit, Principal Advisor Risk, Assurance Advisor, Compliance Advisor
Senior Leadership
Chief Financial Officer, Head Of Finance, Financial Controller, DCE - Finance, Head Of Finance Business Partnering, Director - Finance, Head Of Assurance, Head Of Risk Management, Head of Commercial and Operations, General Management Finance
Momentum Consulting is a leader in Accounting and Finance recruitment, deeply engaged in supporting and fostering the profession. We actively contribute to the industry through hosting and sponsoring key events, including the Government Accounting Profession Panel Session, CA ANZ Māori and Pacific SIG gatherings, “Beers with Peers”, and “Women in Senior Finance Leadership” networking events. These provide platforms for connection, collaboration, and championing diversity within the sector, reflecting our commitment to building strong, inclusive professional communities
1. CLIENT BRIEFING & MARKET RESEARCH
We build our understanding of your organisation and develop a complete overview of the role. We complete a thorough search of potential candidates, from within the Momenlum database and other sources.
2. ADVERTISING
We customise an advertising campaign for each of our clients that differs depending on their requirements. We utilise multiple job boards such as Seek and Linkedln, social media channels and platforms to build our long list.
3. SCREENING
From our applications list we screen the candidates with a 20-30 minute phone conversation to gauge communication style, relevant experience and organisational fit.
4. LONGLIST DISCUSSION
We present the 5 to 10 most suitable candidate's curriculum vitae and cover letter (if included), and discuss our conversations and their background with you to determine your preferences.
5. INTERNAL INTERVIEW
We invite the preferred candidates in for a full competency-based interview, helping us to realise a candidate's capability and expertise.
6. SHORTLIST PRESENTATION
Together with you, we agree and finalise the short list of candidates, and liaise with you to set up interviews.
7. PROBITY CHECKS
We complete full probity checks on all candidates that are moving forward in the process. This includes criminal, credit (if required) and qualification checks. We have a priority relationship with Ministry of Justice, meaning our criminal checks are returned within 2 to 3 days.
8. PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT
Recommended for senior leadership roles, ensuring well-rounded understanding of a candidate's abilities (before or after client interviews) and before reference checks because often these inform further interview and referee questions exploring key areas in more depth.
9. REFERENCE CHECKS
We typically complete two to three verbal reference checks on candidates to assist with the selection process. This can be tailored for specific role competencies or to probe any areas of interest or concern after the completion of Psychometric Assessment.
10. OFFER, NEGOTIATION & ONBOARDING
We present the offer and negotiate with the selected candidate.
