Head of Finance Business Partnering

• Influence Auckland's future. Lead strategic financial performance
• Hybrid role with flexible working and based in Central Auckland   
• Salary will be $180,000 to $230,000 plus KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

A rare opportunity has become available for an exceptional senior finance leader to bring their expertise to Auckland Council, an organisation responsible for delivering a diverse range of services and infrastructure that support more than 1.8 million Aucklanders.

As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a critical leadership role, partnering with Executive Leadership Team members and General Managers to drive financial and business performance across a significant portfolio. Leading a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners, you will deliver strategic insight, challenge thinking, and enable informed decision-making that drives better outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau.

This role will support either our Community Directorate (Parks, Community Facilities, Pools and Leisure, Recreation, Arts, Libraries, Licensing and Compliance) or Resilience & Environment (Building Consenting, Waste, Emergency Management and Environmental Services).

With work underway to shape Auckland's next Long-term Plan, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to decisions that will influence the future of our services, assets, and investment priorities for years to come.

What you will be responsible for

• Provide trusted financial and commercial advice to senior executives and business leaders.
• Drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and value creation across your portfolio.
• Lead and develop a team of highly skilled Finance Business Partners.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Challenge existing practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and commercial optimisation.
• Build strong partnerships across the organisation to support the achievement of Auckland Council's strategic objectives.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

You are an influential and commercially minded finance leader with a proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels within a large, complex organisation.

What you will bring:

• Senior financial and commercial leadership experience.
• Significant experience in finance business partnering, financial performance management, and strategic planning.
• Strong capability in budgeting, commercial management, performance measurement, and business transformation.
• A track record of influencing executive stakeholders and driving improved commercial outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Proven success leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CAANZ or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience within local government, large public sector organisations, or highly complex corporate environments will be advantageous.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is more than a finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's largest city while leading meaningful change across some of Auckland's most important community, environmental, and corporate services.

If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives on influence, complexity, and making a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Applications close: Sunday 13 September at 11:59pm 

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.