Finance Business Partner, NZ

Acclime; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Acclime Wellness Day Leave

Professional membership support

Job summary

Acclime is seeking a Finance Business Partner in New Zealand to act as a strategic internal advisor, reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, ANZ. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with NZ IFRS and tax obligations.

Join a high‑growth, collaborative team that values agility and teamwork. You’ll drive financial insights for BU leadership, support audits, and promote best practices across multiple entities within ANZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Membership in a recognized accounting body (CAANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance business partnering or financial reporting role.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted financial advisor to BU leadership, providing insights for budgeting, resource allocation and profitability targets.
• Lead month‑end close, budgeting cycles and rolling forecasts; drive process improvements.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations with Regional Finance and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with NZ IFRS, regulatory standards and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Presentation skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

At Acclime, we help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse markets with practical, hands‑on support. With a presence in 18+ markets and a growing team of 1,800+ professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

Joining Acclime means being part of a high‑growth, collaborative environment where your work makes a real impact. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, you will have the chance to grow, take on leadership roles, and thrive in a company that values agility and teamwork.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our New Zealand team as Finance Business Partner.

Role & Purpose

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) serves as a strategic internal advisor, reporting directly to Regional Financial Controller, ANZ. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust budgeting and strict compliance with finance policies. Additionally, the FBP provides critical financial guidance to the Service Line Leader, supporting strategic decision‑making and financial management for the respective Acclime Business Unit (BU).

What will you be doing?

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to BU leadership, offering financial and strategic insights to support BU leadership decision making and resource allocation to achieve local BU revenue, EBITDA, NPAT and cashflow targets.
• Support the BU with financial reporting, particularly during month‑end close, budgeting cycles, and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with fellow FBPs and Regional Finance to reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Acclime’s financial policies, regulatory standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead the preparation of the BU’s annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and rolling forecasts while monitoring key business initiatives and their financial impact.
• Enhance internal reporting processes and workflows within the BU.
• Manage and coordinate multi‑entity statutory audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Manage statutory financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance with New Zealand financial reporting standards, including preparation and review of NZ IFRS‑compliant consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee New Zealand tax compliance matters including GST, income tax, provisional tax and withholding tax returns and payments.
• Apply commercial insight to challenge and influence decisions that drive operational efficiency and profitability.
• Identify and report opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation and performance improvement while providing regular updates on financial outlooks.
• Promote consistency in financial practices across BUs through collaboration with Regional Finance and Group Finance.
• Execute ad‑hoc tasks as assigned by Regional Financial Controller, ANZ or Regional Managing Director.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Membership in a recognized accounting body (CAANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent), or actively pursuing membership, is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance business partnering or financial reporting role.
• Experience working within a professional services organization is highly preferred.
• Proven experience preparing NZ IFRS‑compliant consolidated financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑entity statutory audits and coordinating with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand taxation requirements, including GST, income tax, provisional tax and withholding tax compliance.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Xero, Netsuite, Ms Dynamics or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Here’s what makes the role a winner:

• Work for a well‑established and rapidly growing global organisation with an international footprint
• Opportunity to lead and be part of a high‑performing finance team
• Professional membership support
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative work environment
• Enjoy meaningful perks like Birthday Leave and Acclime Wellness Day Leave to support your wellbeing