Finance Business Partner

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Business Partnering team is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Advisory 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 Community well-being portfolio.

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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

· Preparing and reviewing financial information, reports, along with budget builds and forecasts

· 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, ideally from within large and complex organisations. Experience working in local government would be advantageous, though not essential.

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.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly 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.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Monday, 2nd February 2026

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.