Finance Strategy & Partnering Lead

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Extra annual leave

Eye care

Local discounts

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a leader to head the Finance Business Partnering function, connecting organisational strategy with operational delivery. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll provide high-quality financial insight, guidance, and constructive challenge that supports informed decision making and long-term financial planning.

Leading a team of Finance Business Partners, you will collaborate across Council and IAWAI - Flowing Waters to influence decisions, align planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent required.
• CAANZ Chartered Accountant registration or an internationally recognised equivalent professional qualification required.
• Significant experience in financial business partnering within a large or complex organisation, supporting senior leaders and contributing to strategic and operational decision‑making. (5+ years)
• Broad experience across statutory accounting, financial planning, analysis, and performance management, contributing to an overall depth in relevant finance experience (12+ years)
• Experience developing and reviewing business cases and investment decisions
• Experience working within local government or a complex public sector environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of influential Finance Business Partners
• Provide strategic financial advice and decision support to senior leaders
• Partner with business units on complex and organisation-wide initiatives
• Strengthen understanding of financial impacts across key decisions
• Align financial advice, planning, reporting, and performance outcomes
• Build trusted relationships across Council and IAWAI - Flowing Waters
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and long‑term financial sustainability
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CAANZ Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Job description

Hamilton City Council is seeking a leader to head the Finance Business Partnering function, connecting organisational strategy with operational delivery. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll provide high-quality financial insight, guidance, and constructive challenge that supports informed decision making and long-term financial planning.

Leading a team of Finance Business Partners, you will collaborate across Council and IAWAI - Flowing Waters to influence decisions, align planning