Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

We are partnering with a leading, large-scale infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner supporting their units' major portfolio. This is a critical, highly visible role where you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving commercial performance, supporting decision-making, and influencing strategic outcomes across complex operational environments.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

As a senior member of the finance team, you will partner closely with operational and executive stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial insights and commercial advice. You will play a key role in supporting project performance, financial planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to leadership teams, providing insights to drive strategic initiatives and business performance
• Delivering monthly reporting, commentary, and variance analysis, ensuring clear understanding of financial performance drivers
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, including scenario modelling and risk analysis
• Partnering with operational teams to improve project and contract performance, including productivity, cost control, and margin optimisation
• Supporting tenders, pricing, and contract negotiations, providing commercial insights to maximise value and growth opportunities
• Driving cashflow, WIP, and working capital management, ensuring strong financial discipline across the business
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing systems, processes, and overall financial performance
  
  Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a Senior Finance Business Partner role within a large, complex or asset-intensive environment
• Strong capability in commercial analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Experience partnering with operations, project teams, and senior leadership to influence outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions and drive performance improvements
• Exposure to project, contract or infrastructure-based environments (highly desirable)
• Driving cashflow, WIP, and working capital management, ensuring strong financial discipline across the business
• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)
  
  Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact, strategic partnering role
• Exposure to large-scale, complex projects and senior leadership
• A collaborative and supportive environment with strong development opportunities
• Competitive salary package with flexible working arrangements
• Car parking on-site available
  
  Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or contact Charity Lim - charity.lim@hays.net.nz for a confidential discussion.