Strategic Financial Systems Analyst – Revenue & Payments

New Zealand Transport Agency; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Palmerston North seeks an experienced finance professional to blend analytical rigor with practical delivery across revenue services and projects. The role covers finance operations, reporting, and system improvements.

You will work with stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to drive complex initiatives, ensure financial controls, and support data analysis using Excel and related systems.

Qualifications

• Effective relationship management with stakeholders and audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities across complex issues.
• Experience in data analytics, data interrogation, and reporting with financial databases and Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management information and system integration, reconciliation, and controls.
• Experience in process improvement and designing practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to deliver complex finance projects and change initiatives.
• Support core financial services processes, systems and digital payments.
• Investigate issues, provide user support, and generate meaningful reports.
• Assist in shaping future-state processes, operating models, and financial controls.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Financial systems experience

Reporting tools

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Palmerston North seeks an experienced finance professional to blend analytical rigor with practical delivery across revenue services and projects. The role covers finance operations, reporting, and system improvements.

You will work with stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to drive complex initiatives, ensure financial controls, and support data analysis using Excel and related systems.