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Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Robert Walters New ZealandWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

This pivotal role is responsible for delivering enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, and analysis that underpin the long-term success and financial sustainability of a major government regulator. You will be instrumental in shaping strategic financial plans that align with organisational objectives, ensuring resources are maximised while maintaining robust fiscal health. Lead a talented team delivering long-term strategic financial plans that drive sustainable outcomes across the organisation, supporting its mission to serve New Zealanders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert leadership and advice to senior management on medium to long-term financial strategies and planning, ensuring opportunities are maximised and risks minimised.
  • Direct the Financial Planning and Analysis Team in managing effective planning and performance monitoring processes, policies, and tools that support organisational goals.
  • Oversee the delivery of robust financial planning processes that result in high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Lead the development and deployment of annual and long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting approaches, policies, and processes across the organisation.
  • Monitor enterprise financial risks proactively, ensuring timely identification, communication, and management both internally and externally.
  • Manage budget estimates processes including Main Estimates, Baseline Updates, Supplementary Estimates, as well as related reporting requirements for internal stakeholders.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives for core forecasting and budgeting systems to maintain their fitness for purpose and enhance information quality.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams within a finance function in large or complex organisations.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups while working collaboratively towards shared goals.
  • Extensive experience developing long-term forecasts using advanced analytical techniques within public sector environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of government processes including Parliamentary conventions, Public Finance Act requirements, Public Service Act obligations, and NZ GAAP standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Ability to motivate finance professionals by fostering an inclusive environment focused on quality service delivery in evolving contexts.
  • Strong organisational skills allowing you to manage competing priorities under pressure while meeting critical deadlines without direct supervision.
  • Strategic thinking capability—able to consider long-term implications beyond immediate issues; adept at scenario planning and risk identification.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development evidenced by CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) maintained through ongoing learning.
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    Job Details

  • About the job : Contract Type : Perm
  • Specialism : Accounting & Finance
  • Industry : Public Sector and Government
  • Workplace Type : Hybrid
  • Experience Level : Senior Management
  • Location : Wellington Central
  • Focus : Financial Analysis & Modelling
  • Salary : Negotiable
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