Finance Business Partner

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He angitūtanga: The opportunity


Auckland Council’s Financial Advisory unit is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Financial & Business Performance department. 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 support to improve financial performance results and ensure financial structures are aligned to deliver organisational strategies.


You can expect to focus on Annual and 10-year planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for departments and/or business units and provide performance insights. Specifically, this role will support our Customer and Community portfolio.


Please note this is a fixed term role until April 2027.


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Day-to-day you can expect to work on:

Helping the business understand to promote financially prudent business decisions
Reviewing business cases, financial scenario modelling, and providing a commercial lens on contracts, capital projects
Helping develop financial training materials and able to discuss financial topics with people from all walks of life, who are often non-financial
Looking for efficiencies process and financial within your business area
Analysing and interpreting data and being able to tell the story
Coaching business staff to upskill their financial acumen
Adhoc e.g., political queries, responding to Local Government Official Information Act requests


He kōrero mōu: About you


This position requires experience in similar business partnering positions so we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running. Ideally you have experience within large and complex organisations. Experience working in local government would be advantageous.

You will ideally have some exposure with Contracts and Asset Management Planning (both from asset and capital planning perspective).


We will be looking for experience in:

Thorough understanding of management accounting principles and techniques including experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting
Preparing month-end financial results and forecasts
Understanding and application of internal and external business drivers
Working with SAP.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer


At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.


We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.


As part of our organisation, please view a range of our benefits


Tono Mai: Apply Now!


Applications close Monday, 15th September 2025


The target salary for this role is $100k.


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.

 
 

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