Your new company

You'll be working for a key government organisation, headquartered in Wellington, who take great pride in the support and retention of their workforce and work in cohesion to safeguard the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Your new role

In summary, this position combines financial expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration to drive effective decision-making and successful implementation of business initiatives. You will be tasked to:

• Provide financial leadership in the writing, editing and submission of business cases
• Lead financial advice and reporting for relevant business units, programs, and governance boards
• Drive improvements in internal financial and non-financial reporting for specific business units or programmes
• Evaluate and advise on proposed budget initiatives and new investment proposals
• Collaborate with the program and Finance teams to facilitate detailed program planning, budgeting, and consistent reporting processes across the organisation
• Deliver effective financial training and support to program participants to align their financial capability with program needs

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a Chartered Accountant (CAANZ or equivalent) with 5 years of post-qualification experience. You'll have a strong understanding of programme planning, budgetary processes, reporting, and governance and also experience in contributing to strategic decisions and formulating business decisions. You'll have strong analytical, strategic, and planning skills, along with commercial acumen (ideally within a construction/ infrastructure related field and on large-scale programs/projects). You'll have the ability to influence others and encourage contributions from those around you in order to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks.

What you'll get in return

This organisation is offering a highly attractive salary package that will be discussed upon successful application, plus a number of other great organisation specific benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me now on Madison.Allen@hays.net.nz / 048863834

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