Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Electoral Commission; Wellington; On-site; NZD 171,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electoral Commission seeks a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis to lead financial planning, performance management, and business partnering across the organisation. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals delivering accurate, timely financial information to support planning and decision-making.

This fixed-term role runs until June 2027, with a salary band of $170,690 to $190,660.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in financial analysis, ideally in the public sector.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience submitting complex funding bids and developing financial business cases for Treasury.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, analysis tools, and reporting systems.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with executive leadership and board.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning, performance management and business partnering advice across the organisation.
• Prepare and model financial information for funding bids and Treasury business cases.
• Translate strategy into financial plans and provide trusted advice to Executive Leadership and the Board.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Education

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

ERP systems experience

Job description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi. As part of our Enterprise Services Group, the Manager Financial Planning and Analysis plays a key role in strengthening financial performance and ensuring the organisation has accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support planning and decision-making. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving financial planning, performance management, and business partnering advice across the organisation. It is also a key role in preparing and modelling financial information for use in submitting funding bids and business cases to the Treasury. Reporting to the Director, Finance you will lead a team of finance professionals who work closely with senior leaders to support evidence-based decision making, organisational performance and long-term sustainability. You will play a critical role in translating strategy into financial plans, providing trusted advice to the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors. This is a collaborative role that requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at a senior level. This is a fixed term role until June 2027 the salary band for this role is $170,690 - $190, 660 depending on the skills and experirnce of the candidate.

About you

You must have at least 10 years financial analysis experience ideally in the public sector. You will also bring:

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience in submitting complex funding bids and developing financial business cases for submission to Treasury
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, analysis tools, and reporting systems
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to provide expert advice to Executive leaders and the Electoral Commission Board

Relevant tertiary qualification; CA/CPA is desirable.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections. Here’s your chance to contribute to New Zealand’s democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It’s an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.

Why join the Electoral Commission?

The Commission is building an inclusive strength focussed culture where diversity is encouraged and valued and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you.

Applications close at 11pm Sunday 18 October.

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.