Manager Financial Advisory

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our Group Shared Services Financial Advisory team has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Financial Advisory to join the team. This role is responsible for driving financial and business performance across the assigned portfolio by delivering financial advisory services. The role supports the Head of Finance Business Partnering to deliver financial performance insight and drive performance improvement.

For a copy of the position description please click here

 You can expect to work on:

• Supporting the establishment and monitoring of financial and business performance targets for general managers and unit managers
• Overseeing financial performance reporting in conjunction with the Manager Financial Planning and Reporting
• Managing a team of finance business partners to deliver on the role responsibilities
• Providing accurate forecasts and assessments of financial performance
• Managing the financial planning and budgeting process (in conjunction with Financial Strategy and the Financial Planning and Reporting team) and ensuring that budgets are complete and accurate
• Acting as a trusted Financial Advisor to the relevant general managers and unit managers to provide them with financial, commercial and performance  improvement advice  

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will bring with you proven experience in finance business partnering and managing the financial performance of a business unit or team. You will have experience leading financial planning, commercial management, and performance measurement.

We will also be looking for:

• The ability to research, assess and evaluate performance data.
• Personal resilience, solutions-orientated and outcome-focused
• Ability to build strong partnerships and relationships
• Finance experience in a large and complex organisation
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• A good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government
• CAANZ or similar professional qualification, 10+ years of financial and commercial experience

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents. 

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

If you think you are a motivated go getter with the requisite experience and skills to join this team, please apply today!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Applications close Sunday, January 5th 2025

Please note we will be reviewing CV's as we receive them so don't delay in applying

As we head into the holiday period, this means you may not be contacted until the the week beginning 6th January regardinng the outcome of your application

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.