Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

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.

Contact

Reach out to Luke Gilbert on

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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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