Strategic Finance Partner for Leaders & Budgets

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

3 extra leave days

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate rates

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ in Wellington is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide proactive financial advice and strategic decision support during a period of organisational change. You will partner with senior leaders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to month-end reporting while strengthening financial processes.

A CA/ANZ qualification is preferred and Oracle experience is a plus. The role reports to the Deputy CFO and offers a pro-rata salary of NZ$130,000–160,000, with benefits and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce or Business.
• CA/ANZ Chartered Accountant qualification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Proven experience in business-facing senior management accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and understanding their priorities.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning for assigned portfolios.
• Providing analysis and advice on performance, risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Undertaking financial modelling, options analysis and costings for strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Monitoring portfolio performance and supporting leaders to manage within budget.
• Contributing to month-end reporting, journals and financial system updates.
• Improving financial processes and strengthening financial capability across the organisation.

Skills

Senior management accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Team mentoring/leadership

Oracle experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

CA/ANZ Chartered Accountant qualification

Finance/Commerce/Business degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Stats NZ in Wellington is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide proactive financial advice and strategic decision support during a period of organisational change. You will partner with senior leaders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to month-end reporting while strengthening financial processes.

A CA/ANZ qualification is preferred and Oracle experience is a plus. The role reports to the Deputy CFO and offers a pro-rata salary of NZ$130,000–160,000, with benefits and