Strategic Finance & Commercial Lead — Public Sector Transformation

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry in Wellington seeks a Group Finance and Commercial Lead to shape strategic financial leadership across a new Finance, Commercial and Property function. You will partner with senior leaders and deliver investment advice, performance insights and streamlined business partnering to support equitable learner outcomes.

Based in Wellington, this role leads a high-performing finance team and will drive finance transformation while navigating a complex public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong financial planning, analysis and business partnering capability.
• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing financial stewardship and strategic insight.
• Lead strategic financial planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Provide insights on major investments, business cases and commercial opportunities.
• Translate complex financial information into clear strategic advice.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.

Job description

The Ministry in Wellington seeks a Group Finance and Commercial Lead to shape strategic financial leadership across a new Finance, Commercial and Property function. You will partner with senior leaders and deliver investment advice, performance insights and streamlined business partnering to support equitable learner outcomes.

Based in Wellington, this role leads a high-performing finance team and will drive finance transformation while navigating a complex public sector environment.