Finance Business Partner

University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Superannuation contribution

Eye-testing subsidy

Glasses subsidy

Gym discounts

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

UniServices Finance, University of Auckland, seeks an Associate Finance Business Partner to support the Finance Lead with planning, reporting, and management of financial information. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on transferring and finalising reporting for units moved to new entities.

You will partner with business units, assist budgeting and forecasting, and prepare monthly management reports, while maintaining strong internal controls and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• Working towards or completion of CA, CPA or CIMA.
• 2–3 years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong Excel skills with modelling and data analysis.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive is an advantage.
• Commercial acumen and ability to interpret financial data.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports and commentary for decision-making.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Support compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Build relationships with shared services and finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and analysis processes.
• Contribute to dashboards and tools for better financial visibility.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Management reporting

Excel modelling

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting

CA/CPA/CIMA towards or completed

Tools

Excel

Workday Adaptive

Job description

• UoA Department Name: UniServices Finance

Company Description

Uniservices | Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland

UniServices is the University of Auckland’s research commercialisation and growth team. We sit at the intersection of research, innovation, and industry, with a mission to grow and commercialise the University’s vast footprint of research expertise.

Job Description

As Associate Finance Business Partner, you will support the Finance Lead and wider business with financial planning, reporting, and management to ensure accurate financial information and processes are maintained. This is a 12-month fixed-term role focused on supporting the effective transfer and finalisation of financial reporting responsibilities for UniServices business units that have transitioned to new entities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with business units to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Preparing monthly management reports and commentary for decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts.
• Supporting compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Building strong relationships with University of Auckland shared services and finance teams.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting and analysis processes.
• Contributing to dashboards and tools for improved financial visibility.

This is a 12-Month Fixed-Term, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a salary range of $96,000-$104,000 per annum plus Incentives and benefits, depending on experience.

You are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who can translate data into meaningful insights and build strong relationships across teams. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting.

What you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Working towards or completion of a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, or CIMA).
• 2–3 years’ experience in finance or accounting, ideally in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, including modelling and data analysis.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive is an advantage.
• Commercial acumen and ability to interpret financial data effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

You’ll enjoy five weeks of annual leave and up to 6.75% employer contribution to our superannuation scheme. We provide eye-testing and glasses subsidies, along with access to discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.

Long-service recognition is part of our culture, and we’re proud to offer a supportive, culturally diverse workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work. Flexible working arrangements are available, and we’re committed to your ongoing professional development so you can thrive in your role and beyond.