Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

This pivotal role is responsible for delivering enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, and analysis that underpin the long-term success and financial sustainability of a major government regulator. You will be instrumental in shaping strategic financial plans that align with organisational objectives, ensuring resources are maximised while maintaining robust fiscal health.

Lead a talented team delivering to long-term strategic financial plans that drive sustainable outcomes across the entire organisation, supporting its mission to serve New Zealanders.

• Provide expert leadership and advice to senior management on medium to long-term financial strategies and planning, ensuring opportunities are maximised and risks minimised.
• Direct the Financial Planning and Analysis Team in managing effective planning and performance monitoring processes, policies, and tools that support organisational goals.
• Oversee the delivery of robust financial planning processes that result in high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.
• Lead the development and deployment of annual and long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting approaches, policies, and processes across the organisation.
• Monitor enterprise financial risks proactively, ensuring timely identification, communication, and management both internally and externally.
• Manage budget estimates processes including Main Estimates, Baseline Updates, Supplementary Estimates, as well as related reporting requirements for internal stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for core forecasting and budgeting systems to maintain their fitness for purpose and enhance information quality.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams within a finance function in large or complex organisations.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups while working collaboratively towards shared goals.
• Extensive experience developing long-term forecasts using advanced analytical techniques within public sector environments.
• In-depth knowledge of government processes including Parliamentary conventions, Public Finance Act requirements, Public Service Act obligations, and NZ GAAP standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate finance professionals by fostering an inclusive environment focused on quality service delivery in evolving contexts.
• Strong organisational skills allowing you to manage competing priorities under pressure while meeting critical deadlines without direct supervision.
• Strategic thinking capability—able to consider long-term implications beyond immediate issues; adept at scenario planning and risk identification.
• Commitment to continuous professional development evidenced by CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) maintained through ongoing learning.

Reach out to Luke Gilbert on 021 084 85188 or Luke.gilbert@robertwalters.co.nz for more information about this role and the recruitment process.