Development Finance Partner: Investment & Budgeting

Summerset; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Summerset shares (annual entitlement)

Discounts from suppliers

Long service leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Development Finance to support a portfolio of development and construction projects. The role blends financial insight, commercial guidance and strategic decision support to drive successful investment outcomes.

You will work closely with Development and Construction leaders, serving as a trusted advisor to shape business decisions and strengthen financial performance across major capital projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, commercial finance or business partnering roles.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders across operational and leadership teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into practical business insights.
• Exposure to construction, property, infrastructure, development or other project-based environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting for a portfolio of development and construction projects.
• Develop financial models and robust business cases to inform investment decisions.
• Provide commercial insights, recommendations and challenge where appropriate.
• Support project governance and contribute to investment decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive continuous improvement in financial discipline.
• Partner with Development and Construction leaders to influence business decisions.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CA ANZ or CPA

Job description

Summerset is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Development Finance to support a portfolio of development and construction projects. The role blends financial insight, commercial guidance and strategic decision support to drive successful investment outcomes.

You will work closely with Development and Construction leaders, serving as a trusted advisor to shape business decisions and strengthen financial performance across major capital projects.