Finance Business Partner

About The Organisation

This Wellington-based public sector organisation supports outcomes that benefit learners, communities and employers across New Zealand. Its Corporate and Finance function provides the financial insight, assurance and business support needed for effective organisational planning and decision-making.

The Role

This is a six-month fixed-term opportunity for a capable finance professional ready to step into their first Finance Business Partner role.

Working closely with senior leaders and operational managers, you will provide timely financial analysis, advice and reporting to support sound commercial and operational decisions. You will take an end-to-end view of your portfolio’s financial performance, helping stakeholders understand results, identify risks and plan effectively.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering monthly reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking financial advice
• Supporting annual budgets, forecasts and strategic financial planning
• Preparing clear, high-quality reports for senior leadership
• Advising on operating and capital expenditure
• Providing financial support for projects and business cases
• Identifying financial risks, trends and opportunities
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and budget managers
• Improving financial capability and supporting continuous improvement

Role Requirements

This role would suit an experienced management accountant looking to make their first move into finance business partnering.

To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Bring

• Experience preparing operating budgets, forecasts and management reports
• Strong variance analysis and financial modelling skills
• Exposure to project accounting, including operating and capital expenditure
• The ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Experience in a complex or public sector environment would be advantageous

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Michael Chhim, e-mail Mike@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 027 582 1128.