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He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Financial Advisory unit is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Financial & Business Performance team on a permanent basis. We’re one of the largest financial advisory teams in the country, so this is a brilliant opportunity to become a trusted advisor to a government organisation making a difference in our very own Tāmaki Makaurau.

As a Business Partner, your advice will provide support to improve financial performance results and ensure financial structures are aligned to deliver organisational strategies. You can expect to focus on planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for departments and/or business units and provide performance insights. Specifically, this role will support our Group Shared Services division.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to work on helping the business understand and to promote financially prudent business decisions. You will be discussing financial topics with people from all walks of life, who are often non-financial. A key skill will be the ability to translate financial knowledge, analyse information and add commentary to aid internal and external stakeholders’ understanding. The role entails coaching business staff to upskill their financial acumen and developing financial learning materials.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This position requires experience in similar business partnering positions, ideally from within large and complex organisations. Experience working in local government would be advantageous, though not essential.

You will ideally have experience in:

Business partnering with senior leaders on strategic and operational projects
Providing, timely, accurate, and robust advice to the General Managers and their lead team
Preparing month-end financial results and monthly forecasts
Preparation of 10-year long term, plans, annual plans
Understanding and application of internal and external business drivers
Practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
Experience with SAP

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents. So, what’s in it for you? You’ll be immersed in a small and diligent team. You’ll be exposed to all facets of banking/accounting and build your network across council. This opportunity will allow you to actively participate in the development of yourself and team to enhance your capability and influence.

We offer a flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

If you think you are a motivated go getter with the requisite experience and skills to join this team, please apply today!
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here.

Applications close: Sunday, 3rd November 2024

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.