Finance Business Partner

Cross Country Rentals; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Rentals is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to drive the financial performance of our nationwide rental and transport operation. Based in Palmerston North, with travel to engage key stakeholders, you will partner with divisional leaders to optimize budgeting, forecasting and performance analytics across 16 branches.

The role focuses on financial modelling, pricing, contract reviews and business development while supporting better decision-making through data and insights.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting or commerce qualification.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional membership preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Experience in business partnering, management accounting or commercial finance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or other BI tools are desirable.
• Proactive, curious, relationship-focused and passionate about helping operations.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with divisional leaders to improve business performance
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Financial modelling, pricing and commercial analysis
• Management reporting and performance analytics
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities and performance trends
• Supporting contract reviews, tenders and business development initiatives
• Driving process improvement and better decision-making through data and insight
• Supporting Business Unit Managers with development of their understanding of financial information

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Proactive

Relationship-focused

Education

Accounting or commerce qualification

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Job description

We're excited to introduce a new opportunity within our team and are seeking a Finance Business Partner to help drive the financial performance of our nationwide rental and transport operation, operating 16 branches from Auckland to Queenstown in the South Island.

Cross Country Rentals provides vehicle rentals and passenger transportation solutions across New Zealand. Founded in 1957, our business remains firmly in growth mode, and we are excited about our future. Cross Country Rentals is part of The Tranzit Group, one of New Zealand's largest and most respected NZ family-owned transport operators, providing essential public transport, tourism, charter and specialist transport services throughout the country.

As Finance Business Partner, you will have national reach and influence. Whilst being based at our national office in Palmerston North, travel will be required to drive performance and engage with key stakeholders.

The Role:

• Partnering with divisional leaders to improve business performance
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Financial modelling, pricing and commercial analysis
• Management reporting and performance analytics
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities and performance trends
• Supporting contract reviews, tenders and business development initiatives
• Driving process improvement and better decision-making through data and insight
• Supporting Business Unit Managers with development of their understanding of financial information

The Finance Business Partner will have a close day-to-day working relationship with the Managing Director. Cross Country Rentals is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and the position is integral to supporting decision making within the operational environment.

About You:

• A relevant accounting or commerce qualification
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional membership (preferred)
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Experience in business partnering, management accounting or commercial finance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is considered necessary
• Most importantly, you will be proactive, curious, relationship-focused, and passionate about helping operational teams achieve better outcomes.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining an organisation that values partnership, continuous improvement and practical business support. This role offers exposure to senior leaders, significant operational involvement, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across the business.

This role offers:

• Newly established role - opportunity to make your mark!
• Competitive remuneration package
• NZ family owned and operated with a clear direction for growth.
• Work perks, including discounts with our wider Group of companies & industry partners.
• Live and work local in the mighty Manawatu - shorter commutes, an affordable cost of living, and endless outdoor adventures at your doorstep whilst rapidly emerging as an economic hub, with companies like ours in growth mode.

Applications are being reviewed as they are received and will close on Monday 21st September 2026.

Applicants must have the legal entitlement to work in NZ to be considered for this role