Finance Business Partner

About the role

We are looking for a commercially‑minded finance professional to join a large, complex organisation in Wellington. Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing high‑quality analysis, planning and commercial insight that shape strategic and operational decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and budget holders.
• Provide strategic financial advice and decision support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning processes.
• Deliver insightful management reporting and performance analysis.
• Support business case development and investment proposal evaluation.
• Oversee financial analysis of CAPEX and OPEX expenditure.
• Partner with stakeholders responsible for infrastructure, property and asset portfolios.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• CA ANZ qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven finance business partnering experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability.
• Experience managing and analysing both capital and operational expenditure.
• Background in business case development and investment analysis.
• Exposure to infrastructure, property, asset management or capital project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Public sector or government experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Financial modelling.

What we offer

• A highly visible partnering role supporting senior leadership.
• Exposure to significant strategic and operational initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Wellington‑based opportunity with a competitive salary package.