Finance Business Partner

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6.75% employer contribution to  

Five university holidays per year

Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare

Staff gym memberships discounts

Staff purchasing privileges

On-campus crèche/day care facilities

Professional development and training

Job summary

Massey University, Manawatū campus, invites applications for two Finance Business Partner positions. These fixed-term, full-time roles support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for multiple academic departments, with partial remote work options two days weekly.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in management accounting or finance business partnering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate data into practical advice for managers.

Qualifications

• At least three years' relevant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering, preferably within a large or complex organisation.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Experience preparing clear financial reports and translating analysis into practical advice for managers.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted financial advice and support to multiple academic departments.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, prepare management reports and variance analysis.
• Monitor financial and non-financial performance indicators.
• Undertake financial modelling and analysis.
• Explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Massey University, Manawatū Campus

Fixed-term 12 months, full-time 37.50 hours per week

Are you a finance professional who enjoys turning financial information into practical insights and helping managers make informed decisions?

We have an opportunity for two finance professionals to join our Finance Business Partnering team and further develop their career in a large, dynamic organisation. Reporting to the Colleges Finance Partnering Manager, you will provide trusted, insightful and comprehensive financial advice and support to multiple academic departments. These full-time, 12-month fixed-term positions cover parental leave and are expected to start in January or February 2027. Both are based at our Manawatū campus in Palmerston North, with the option to work from home two days per week

You will support budgeting and forecasting, prepare management reports and variance analysis, monitor financial and non-financial performance indicators, and undertake financial modelling and analysis. Working closely with academic leaders and managers, you will explain financial information clearly, constructively challenge assumptions, and provide practical advice to support resource allocation and operational priorities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least three years' relevant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering, preferably within a large or complex organisation.
• The ability to build effective relationships and work with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Experience preparing clear financial reports and translating analysis into practical advice for managers.
• The ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.

A relevant tertiary qualification, membership of a professional accounting body, or both would be advantageous.

Why Massey?

Massey University is a world-leading university known for research connected to industry and community, innovative teaching, and preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to being a Tiriti-led university and creating an environment where our people can thrive. Working together across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while culturally and artistically enriching our world.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: NZD $83,818 - $117,788 per annum (2026), depending on qualifications and experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
• Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
• Special staff rates available for campus gym memberships
• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ.
• Access to wonderful on-Campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus
• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes

Applications must be made online prior to the closing date of Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.00pm.