Finance Business Partner

Waste Management; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support the South leadership team with financial and commercial outcomes.

In this role you’ll translate business needs into clear insights, participate in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and investment decisions, and provide modelling and performance analysis.

This position offers flexible working arrangements and a pathway to advance within a values-driven, large organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or management accounting is required.
• Ability to translate business needs into financial insights and models.
• CAANZ / CPA qualification or working towards it.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and leadership teams to provide commercial insights.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, pricing analyses, and business cases.
• Support month-end reporting and performance analysis.
• Create investment proposals and tender analyses.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Commercial finance

Management accounting

Business partnering

Financial modelling

Excel modelling

Education

CAANZ / CPA qualification

Job description

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.
We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

WM NZ is looking for a commercially minded FinanceBusiness Partner to support our WM South leadership team and help shape financial and commercial outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with operational leaders, translating business needs into clear financial insights, models, and recommendations. You’ll be involved in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, performance analysis, and investment decisions - with real visibility of how your work impacts the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting profession looking to deepen their commercial experience and progress their career within a large, values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with operational and leadership teams to provide commercial insights and support strategic decision-making

Analyse volume, pricing, profitability, cost drivers, and customer performance to identify risks and opportunities

Develop pricing models, tender submissions, business cases, and investment proposals to support growth and business performance

Deliver financial modelling and scenario analysis to support key commercial decisions

Support month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting across the division

Challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency

Translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations for operational stakeholders

Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted commercial adviser

Drive continuous improvement of reporting, systems, and commercial processes

Qualifications

About You

This role offers a blend of commercial partnering and core finance responsibilities. It is suited to someone who is commercially curious, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is motivated by influencing outcomes rather than simply reporting the numbers. We are looking for a self-starter who isn't afraid to challenge assumptions, ask questions, and help drive better business performance.

You’ll bring:

Experience in commercial finance, management accounting, business partnering, or a similar analytical role

CAANZ / CPA qualification, or working towards completion

Strong commercial acumen and a genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build and work with financial models and analyse complex datasets

Confidence to challenge assumptions and constructively influence decision-making

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision

Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

What’s in it for You

A highly visible role with the opportunity to influence key commercial and operational decisions

Exposure to major projects, pricing strategies, tenders, and strategic initiatives

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

A supportive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be currently based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.