Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a highly respected organisation in Auckland, where your expertise will directly influence the success of projects, clients, and market segments. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships across business lines, providing commercial advice, and delivering actionable insights that drive performance.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Business Partner based in Auckland, you will immerse yourself in a diverse range of activities designed to optimise financial performance across multiple business lines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating with various teams—credit controllers, bid leaders, delivery advisors—to ensure every aspect of financial management is handled with care and precision. You will be instrumental in shaping commercial strategies for bids, advising on project structures from inception through completion, and leading critical compliance activities such as tax reporting. By analysing monthly accounts and preparing forecasts in partnership with senior managers, you will help set realistic yet ambitious targets that align with organisational objectives. Your ability to build strong working relationships will be essential as you become the go-to person for finance-related queries while championing best practices across the board. Success in this role means not only delivering accurate analysis but also communicating insights effectively so that every stakeholder feels supported in achieving shared goals.

• Provide insightful financial analysis and solutions to managers across projects, clients, and market segments to enhance overall business performance.
• Collaborate closely with credit controllers to identify areas requiring attention in working capital management and proactively resolve issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver commercial advice to bid leaders on strategic pricing, rate calculations, profitability assessments, and contract payment terms to maximise value creation.
• Advise on project setup including work breakdown structures and review cost-to-complete calculations as well as earned value metrics throughout project lifecycles.
• Work alongside delivery advisory teams to offer recommendations that improve financial outcomes for projects within the business line.
• Lead annual tax compliance processes related to project revenue calculations for income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Act as the primary finance representative within the business line, coordinating with other corporate partners to deliver integrated advisory services.
• Analyse monthly management accounts for detailed variance analysis against plans and forecasts; highlight key insights at gross profit level to inform decision-making.
• Guide Section Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers through annual financial planning and quarterly forecasting processes by providing constructive challenge and support.
• Assist with ad-hoc queries regarding project or business line financial matters while developing robust relationships with management teams.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Finance Business Partner position brings an impressive blend of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills honed through years of experience in similar roles. Your background includes advanced qualifications in business or finance coupled with recognised professional accreditation such as CPA or Chartered Accountant status. You are adept at interpreting complex regulatory frameworks around tax compliance and accounting standards while remaining sensitive to the needs of diverse stakeholders. Your communication style is clear yet empathetic—enabling you to translate intricate data into practical guidance that empowers others. You thrive when collaborating within cross-functional teams where your reliability fosters trust among colleagues. Your approach is always thorough; whether preparing forecasts or responding promptly to ad-hoc requests from senior managers. Above all else, your dedication to continuous learning ensures you remain current with industry trends so that your advice consistently adds value.

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in business or a related field which underpins your understanding of complex financial concepts.
• Demonstrate significant experience navigating tax legislation, accounting standards, and compliance requirements within large organisations or professional services environments.
• Possess CPA or Chartered Accountant status (or equivalent), reflecting your commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills that enable you to convey complex information clearly to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders alike.
• Showcase outstanding time-management abilities allowing you to balance competing priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
• Display proven capability in analysing management accounts—including variance analysis—and translating findings into actionable recommendations for operational improvement.
• Bring experience providing commercial advice on bids including pricing strategies, profitability assessments, contract negotiations, and payment term structuring.
• Have a track record of building dependable relationships across multidisciplinary teams by working collaboratively towards common objectives.
• Demonstrate resilience when faced with obstacles or uncertainty by adopting flexible approaches until effective solutions are found.
• Commitment to upholding industry ethics while contributing positively towards organisational objectives through co-operative teamwork.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent within an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure long-term wellbeing. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so you can continue developing your skills throughout your career journey. Supportive leadership encourages open communication while fostering an environment where collaboration is second nature—ensuring every team member feels connected and empowered. With a reputation for integrity and excellence across New Zealand’s professional landscape, this employer provides not just a job but a platform for personal growth within a community built on mutual respect.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an environment where your expertise truly matters, this is your chance to make an impact—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for collaborative success.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on +6493747343.