Financial Insights Analyst

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Extra annual leave

Eye care support

Local discounts

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a Financial Insights Analyst to join its Finance and Enabling Services group in Hamilton, New Zealand. You will deliver clear financial and performance reporting, developing dashboards and insights to explain performance and drive informed decisions across the Council.

You will work with the Senior Financial Insights Analyst and broader Finance team to enhance an integrated view of financial and non-financial performance and continuously improve reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics or an equivalent discipline.
• Chartered Accountant registration, progress towards a CA qualification, or an internationally recognised equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial analysis, performance reporting, decision support, business case development or a related discipline within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards and insights using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• The ability to analyse financial and non-financial information and identify the information that matters most.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• A positive and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and continue developing your analytical and reporting capability.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in a capital-intensive, infrastructure, local government or similarly complex environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing regular financial and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse financial and non-financial data.
• Help identify trends, variances and the key drivers of organisational performance.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and Excel.
• Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Help combine financial and non-financial information into clear, integrated reporting.
• Work with Finance Business Partners and other teams to gather information and respond to reporting queries.
• Explain financial information in a clear, concise and practical way.
• Support consistent communication and presentation of financial information across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Integrity

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics

Chartered Accountant or CA qualification (or international equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

At Hamilton City Council, our people are united by a shared purpose: helping make Hamilton the best place to live, work, and play. As one of New Zealand's largest city councils, we're proud to serve a growing and vibrant community while delivering services and projects that improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're on track to being one of New Zealand's leading community-focused councils, where everyone matters and every contribution helps shape the future of our city.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, you'll find it here.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Help turn financial data into meaningful insights that support better decisions for Hamilton.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Financial Insights Analyst to join our Finance and Enabling Services group.

In this role, you will support the delivery of clear, accurate and timely financial and performance reporting. You will help prepare reports, dashboards and analysis that explain organisational performance, identify key trends and drivers, and support informed decision-making across Council.

Working alongside the Senior Financial Insights Analyst, Financial Reporting and Insights Manager and the wider Finance team, you will contribute to a more consistent and integrated view of financial and non-financial performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving reporting processes and translating complex financial information into clear, practical insights.

What you will be doing:

In this varied role, you will:

• Assist with preparing regular financial and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse financial and non-financial data.
• Help identify trends, variances and the key drivers of organisational performance.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and Excel.
• Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Help combine financial and non-financial information into clear, integrated reporting.
• Work with Finance Business Partners and other teams to gather information and respond to reporting queries.
• Explain financial information in a clear, concise and practical way.
• Support consistent communication and presentation of financial information across the organisation.

What you will bring:

You will be an analytical and detail-focused finance professional who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

How you will work:

You will take a structured and collaborative approach, build strong relationships across the organisation and take ownership of delivering high-quality outputs. You will be comfortable identifying issues, supporting practical solutions and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Our values guide how we work:

• Kia urutau: Adaptability
• Kia ngaawari: Simplicity
• Kotahitanga: Inclusiveness
• Kaitiakitanga: Guardianship
• Kia manawanui: Ambition

You will be an ambassador for these values and help us achieve the best possible outcomes for our community.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics or an equivalent discipline.
• Chartered Accountant registration, progress towards a CA qualification, or an internationally recognised equivalent qualification.
• Experience in financial analysis, performance reporting, decision support, business case development or a related discipline within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards and insights using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• The ability to analyse financial and non-financial information and identify the information that matters most.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• A positive and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and continue developing your analytical and reporting capability.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in a capital-intensive, infrastructure, local government or similarly complex environment would be an advantage.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? What’s the salary?

Circa $116,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

We invest in our people, their wellbeing, and their future. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:

• We support flexible ways of working that balance individual wellbeing, team and business needs. And great outcomes for our community.
• We support professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
• Two wellbeing days each year to focus on what matters most to you (after one year of service).
• Fully funded Unimed health insurance, including hospital and surgical cover, with discounted rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave for greater flexibility.
• Eye care support, including reimbursement towards eye testing and prescription glasses.
• Access to a wide range of local discounts, including gyms, cafes, healthcare providers, retail stores, and more.

Applications close on the: 18/10/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.