Financial Analyst

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Financial Analyst within the Funding & Financial Policy team to carry out economic and financial analysis to support business cases, funding applications and advice to Councillors on rates related topics.

You will build long-term financial models, contribute to development contributions and targeted rates, and help ensure the financial story stacks up for major projects. Collaborative cross‑team work is expected.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least two years’ experience in a finance role in a complex organisation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build economic and financial models for projects, including estimates of development contributions and targeted rates.
• Prepare advice for Councillors on rates, fees and development contributions.
• Contribute to business cases, particularly the financial, economic and commercial cases.
• Peer review business cases prepared by external consultants.
• Support long-term financial modelling and forecasting for the Long-term Plan.
• Investigate funding optimisation opportunities and joining the Business Case Community of Practice

Skills

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Finance

Economics

Job description

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• Help shape how Auckland funds and delivers its projects
• Turn complex numbers into business cases and policy advice
• Grow your economics and investment appraisal expertise

Love turning data into decisions that move a city? This is a role for an analyst who gets a buzz from a robust benefit-cost assessment, a well-built forecast and a business case that stands up to scrutiny.

You’ll be the numbers brain behind major investment, working with project teams, consultants and colleagues to make sure the story stacks up and the funding follows. If you enjoy making complex analysis clear to non-specialists and want to build deep expertise in public sector investment, we’d love to hear from you.

Auckland Council’s Funding & Financial Policy department has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst within the Financial Policy team, part of Group Finance. You’ll carry out economic and financial analysis to support business cases, funding applications and advice to Councillors on a range of rates related topics. You’ll also support long‑term modelling and forecasting. The team works in an adaptable, collaborative way on key projects, with plenty of scope to cross-skill and grow.

Day‑to‑day you could expect to work on:

• Building economic and financial models for projects, including estimates of development contributions and targeted rates
• Preparing advice for Councillors on rates, fees and development contributions
• Contributing to business cases, particularly the financial, economic and commercial cases
• Peer reviewing business cases prepared by external consultants
• Supporting long‑term financial modelling and forecasting for the Long‑term Plan.
• Investigating funding optimisation opportunities and joining the Business Case Community of Practice

This role requires experience in similar finance or economic analysis roles, with a sound understanding of business case development, investment appraisal and public sector funding. You’ll be organised, accurate and driven to achieve outcomes. You’ll also be resilient when the pressure is on, and keen to build strong relationships with colleagues and counterparts across other organisations.

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertertiary qualification in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• At least two years’ experience in a finance role, ideally in a political or highly complex organisation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, plus excellent written and verbal communication
• Sharp attention to detail, the ability to juggle competing deadlines and the instinct to spot financial risks early

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world‑class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre‑employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.