Senior Finance Partner – Tech & Data Strategy

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Well-being program

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for the Technology and Data portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to drive informed decision-making and strong financial performance, turning complex data into practical insights.

You will mentor teams, review investment proposals, and support governance processes while fostering continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, CPA, or equivalent with tertiary qualification.
• Proven Senior Finance Business Partner experience supporting Technology/Data within a large, complex org.
• Advanced financial planning, forecasting, modelling and performance management; ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, month-end reporting and performance monitoring.
• Partner with senior leaders to support decision-making and prioritisation of objectives.
• Assess business cases, funding requests, investment proposals and assumptions for robust outcomes.
• Support portfolio financial management, governance processes and investment prioritisation.
• Build financial capability through coaching and training resources.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial advisory services and processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for the Technology and Data portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to drive informed decision-making and strong financial performance, turning complex data into practical insights.

You will mentor teams, review investment proposals, and support governance processes while fostering continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement across Tāmaki Makaurau.