Finance Business Partner
Job Description
We’re working with a high profile public sector organisation that plays a critical role in supporting communities across Aotearoa. They are seeking a commercially astute and relationship‑driven Finance Business Partner to join their Wellington‑based finance team.
\nThis is a pivotal role supporting senior leaders, helping to translate financial insight into better operational and strategic decision‑making. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with stakeholders to drive performance, support planning, and deliver meaningful, forward‑looking analysis.
Key responsibilities include:\n- \n
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support \n
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning processes \n
- Delivering high‑quality, timely management reporting and commentary \n
- Supporting investment decisions through robust financial modelling and business cases \n
- Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance \n
- Contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes and systems \n
You’re an experienced Finance Business Partner (or a commercially focused Management Accountant ready to step up) who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys influencing at a senior level.
You will bring:\n- \n
- Proven experience in business partnering within a large or public sector environment \n
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight \n
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to challenge and influence \n
- Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability \n
- A relevant tertiary qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent preferred) \n
- A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to outcomes that benefit communities across New Zealand \n
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- A meaningful role supporting essential public services \n
- Exposure to complex, high‑impact decision making \n
- A collaborative and values‑driven environment \n
- Flexible working options and a strong commitment to wellbeing \n
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned to public sector frameworks \n
If you’re ready to bring your commercial acumen and partnering expertise to an organisation with real purpose, apply now or reach out to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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