Wellington-Based Senior Financial Analysis & Reporting Advisor

Police; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Senior Advisor - Financial Analysis and Reporting to join the Finance function at Police National Headquarters in Wellington. You will lead complex financial analysis, modelling and reporting to provide strategic insights for executive decision‑making and to support performance and stewardship of public funds.

The role requires CA ANZ/CPA or equivalent, 5+ years' experience leading financial analysis in a medium to large organisation, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience leading financial analysis, reporting, forecasting within a medium to large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial and performance analysis to enhance organisational understanding of financial performance and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure financial information and reporting reflects performance accurately and supports decision‑making.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
• Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable advice for senior audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, processes and organisational capability.

Skills

Public sector reporting

Data to insights

Deadline orientation

Self-driven

Continuous improvement

Education

CA ANZ / CPA or equivalent

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking a Senior Advisor - Financial Analysis and Reporting to join the Finance function at Police National Headquarters in Wellington. You will lead complex financial analysis, modelling and reporting to provide strategic insights for executive decision‑making and to support performance and stewardship of public funds.

The role requires CA ANZ/CPA or equivalent, 5+ years' experience leading financial analysis in a medium to large organisation, and a track record of