Senior Finance Business Partner

A leading Financial Services organisation in Auckland is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and influence strategic decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, combining financial expertise with commercial insight to deliver long-term value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial advice to executive leadership, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions for strong commercial outcomes.
• Lead the annual operating expenses plan and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with business units and finance leadership.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify opportunities, risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Coach stakeholders at all levels to enhance financial acumen across the organisation.
• Identify and communicate value creation opportunities aligned with growth objectives.
• Develop multi-year strategic financial models to support long-term planning.
• Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments to guide strategy.
• Support business cases with ROI calculations, payback analyses, and risk evaluations.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance in all financial reporting and planning outputs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent professional certification.
• Proven experience in strategic planning within large organisations.
• Advanced skills in commercial modelling, analytics, and delivering actionable insights. Preferably Power BI experience
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders through clear communication and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Proactive approach to addressing performance issues with value-added commentary beyond numbers.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives requiring collaboration across teams.
• Strong business acumen
• Expertise in influencing senior-level decisions as a trusted advisor with a track record of positive outcomes.
• Experience driving process improvements, including automation within finance functions.

About the company:

A leading provider in the Financial Services sector, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. With a strong presence in the market, they offer a range of products designed to meet diverse needs while fostering trust and reliability. The company prides itself on its collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach, and dedication to supporting both customers and employees alike.

Why Join?

This is your chance to shape the future of a dynamic organisation. Apply today via the link below!

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