Manager Strategic Business Partnering

JacksonStone & Partners; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JacksonStone & Partners is seeking a commercially focused Finance Leader to steer FP&A, financial planning and decision support within a complex infrastructure portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, investment decisions, and long-term financial sustainability.

You will lead a high-performing finance team, build capability across the portfolio, and champion continuous improvement in financial management practices. NZ citizenship or residency is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading FP&A or finance teams.
• Proven ability to influence strategic decisions in complex environments.
• Strong expertise in planning, forecasting, management reporting, and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated track record of coaching high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the portfolio.
• Provide strategic financial, commercial, and investment advice to senior leaders.
• Support investment decisions from business case to benefits realisation.
• Develop financial modelling, costing, and insights to inform decisions.
• Advise on funding, resource allocation and investment priorities.
• Identify and manage financial and commercial risks with governance.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Cost governance

Education

CA ANZ membership or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Working within a complex infrastructure portfolio, you will provide strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and expert business partnering to support informed decision-making and the long-term financial sustainability of the business.

• Lead FP&A functions
• Ensure financial sustainability
• Build team capability

Working within a complex infrastructure portfolio, you will provide strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and expert business partnering to support informed decision-making and the long-term financial sustainability of the business.

You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive financial performance, support investment decisions, and lead a high-performing finance team that delivers value across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Provide strategic financial, commercial, and investment advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support investment initiatives across the full lifecycle, from concept development and business case preparation through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Deliver financial modelling, costing, and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Advise on funding, resource allocation, and investment priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage financial and commercial risks while maintaining strong financial governance.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives and cost optimisation strategies that improve business performance and service delivery outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation across financial management practices.
• Build financial capability and commercial acumen across the portfolio.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially astute finance leader with strong business partnering skills and a proven ability to influence strategic decisions in a complex environment.

• CA ANZ membership or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant experience in a financial leadership role within a complex operational, infrastructure, or commercial environment.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, investment evaluation, financial modelling and governance.
• A track record of partnering with senior leaders to influence business outcomes and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and the desire to add value.
• Any experience in government will also be viewed favourably.

In return this is a great commercially focussed role where your ability to be a trusted advisor and partner with the business will make a difference!

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Residency.

REFERENCE: BH-11860

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Tracy Szeto on 021 442 039 or Kendall Bushby on 027 332 7896