Manager – Finance Business Partnering

Awanui Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Awanui Group is seeking a Finance Business Partnering Manager to lead financial reporting and analysis, ensuring successful budget delivery across regions. The role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with a focus on team development and operational efficiency. Join a supportive environment dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services across New Zealand.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in commercial environments (Operations, Management Accounting).
• Significant experience leading finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate Management Accounting for allocated Regions.
• Oversee balance sheet accounts and provide financial analysis.
• Lead annual budgets and coordinate cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Numeracy skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CA or equivalent qualification

Commerce Degree

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Manager – Finance Business Partnering

Permanent, Full-time

Auckland/Dunedin

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Group, New Zealand's largest human and veterinary pathology network, with 25 laboratories, 150 collection centres, and over 2,200 dedicated employees across New Zealand, we are committed to delivering world-class service, collecting, analysing, and reporting over 7 million patient results annually.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

As a Finance Business Partnering Manager, you will lead the provision of timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and Commercial support to our GMs. Engage proactively with operational leaders to ensure the successful delivery of budget objectives and initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include delivering timely and accurate Management Accounting on a monthly and annual basis for allocated Regions, overseeing balance sheet accounts, providing financial and contract analysis, and leading annual budgets and periodic reforecasts. As a senior member of the Awanui team, you may also lead and coordinate cross-functional projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate Management Accounting for allocated Regions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of relevant balance sheet accounts.
• Provide financial and contract analysis to support business efficiency, new business, and retention initiatives.
• Lead the professional development of Management Accounting direct reports and supervise them on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop internal and external networks for proper consultation.

Qualifications:

• CA or equivalent qualification, Commerce Degree, preferably in accounting and/or finance.
• 5+ years working in commercial environments (Operations, Management Accounting).
• Significant experience leading finance teams.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and numeracy skills.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on time.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement processes.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:

Joining Awanui Group means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the growth, work-life balance, and personal well-being of its employees. As part of our close-knit team, you will have the opportunity to showcase your initiative, collaboration, and resilience.

We are on a mission to provide accurate medical expertise to every person, every day, and you can be a part of this meaningful endeavour. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

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Each of our laboratories and collection centres around Aotearoa New Zealand has a proud history and strong connection to the communities we support.

We are bound together by our deep belief in the concept of he kura te tāngata — people are precious. No matter what our role at Awanui, we all have a deeply embedded duty of care for all New Zealanders.

The health of New Zealanders depends on the work we do. It’s vital that we provide the highest quality accurate medical expertise every day, for every person, and for every pet, herd, and flock, from every one of our laboratories around the motu.