Finance Associate

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#f4b142;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/assets/humanresources/documents/picture1.jpg%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22850%22 height=%22345%22%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#f4b142;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E_%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFINANCE ADVISORY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION (FSD) | TE RATOKA PŪTEA%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are | Ko wai mātou%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe University of Otago is New Zealand%27s oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand%27s largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of %242.0 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ERanked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University of Otago recognises that our staff are the key to our success.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe role | Te mahi%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAs a Finance Associate, you will provide expert financial advice, analysis and day-to-day support to executives and managers that strengthen the business unit’s finances and support effective decision making.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThis role is part of the central Finance Advisory team of 50 staff and reports to the Finance Manager.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe have two positions available, one supporting our Health Sciences Division, and the other supporting our Humanities Division.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESkills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe are looking for individuals with experience in:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Providing financial advisory services, including month end accounting; financial reporting, analysis and commentary; financial forecasting and budgeting; financial modelling and analysis.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Stakeholder engagement.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Giving financial advice and guidance to non-finance senior managers.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ERecognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role and considerable relevant finance experience are essential for the role.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EA tertiary level qualification in an accounting/finance discipline is preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther details | Pūroko%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThese are full-time (37.5 hours), permanent roles located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe appointment range for this position is %2475,631 to %2480,503. Top of range %2488,750 per annum.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EYou must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EFor further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Fraser Hunter (Divisional Manager Finance, Health Sciences) or Quentin Johnson (Divisional Manager Finance, Humanities) via the contact details below.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication | Tono%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ETo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601516 will close on Sunday, 1 November 2026.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22subtitle%22%3EAdditional Information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:fraser.hunter@otago.ac.nz%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EFraser Hunter - Health Sciences%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:quentin.johnson@otago.ac.nz%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EQuentin Johnson - Humanities%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition details:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/_assets/humanresources/documents/2601516.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EJob Description%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/financialservices%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDepartment Website%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreate an email with a link to this vacancy:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:?Subject=Vacancy at the University of Otago %26amp;body=Hello, this vacancy at the University of Otago might be of interest to you https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2601516%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECreate email%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/join-otago/lifestyle-and-culture/dunedin/index.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAbout Dunedin%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details

Primary Location: NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status: Permanent

Salary Level and Range: Level 6 (Range of Appointments $75,631 to $80,503, Top of Range $88,750)

Organisation: Finance Advisory Service

Job Function: Accountant and Analyst