Principal Finance Programme Lead

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Group Finance division has a brand new opportunity for a Principal Finance Programme Lead (Finance Workstream Lead) to join the Financial Advisory team, reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering.

In this newly created senior role you’ll have the sole responsibility to lead the Finance Workstream supporting the Group Shared Services programme, by working closely with the programme team and CCO's, you'll provide timely and outcomes with regards to a shared services construct, business cases and the development and implementation of a cost recovery model across the Council group.

The role is further supported by a financial modeller and process analyst.

Please note this is a fixed term role until 29 August 2026

You could expect to work on:

• Engaging closely with the programme team and CCO’s to align efforts and expectations, providing options for decision making and progressing on outcomes
• Support and co-ordinate efforts as required with GMs and/or project leads/programme
• Lead the development and implementation of the cost recovery model, coordinate with different teams, track progress, and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Providing solutions and insights that support decision-making for outcomes
• Support development of future business cases
• Support the future operating model design, including the finance processes relating to future state

Please note the internal title for this role is Finance Workstream Lead

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires strong and demonstratable experience in project management, the ability to work collaboratively and at pace to drive financial outcomes, including assessing and evaluating financial data and objectively presenting options and results.

You will be considered a senior member of the team and therefore have a proven background in operating at a senior level and engaging with stakeholders at an executive level with influence and confidence.

You will have experience in finance, accounting or other business-related area. You will also have demonstrated experience in transformational change, leading and/or contributing to significant change projects in a complex environment.

Experience in Group Shared Services implementation preferred but not essential.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

·Professional registration CA or similar.

·Understanding of shared services construct principles and recharge models

·Previous experience in preparing quality information and engaging with senior leadership teams.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our Auckland Council benefits here

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! 

Please note we will be interviewing applicants as we receive them so do not delay in applying.

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If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

 
Applications close Thursday, 18th September 2025

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.