Financial Planning Analyst

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What You Will Do

Build and maintain robust long-range financial planning models and scenario analyses.

Provide strategic financial insights that inform budget setting, resource allocation, and decision-making.

Evaluate business cases and investment proposals through detailed cost-benefit and sensitivity analysis.

Create data-driven tools and dashboards using platforms such as Adaptive Planning and Power BI.

Support continuous improvement and innovation in planning processes and financial capability development.

Who You Are

At least 7 years' experience in financial planning, analysis, or management reporting—ideally in a large, complex organisation.

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Advanced Excel capability; experience with Adaptive Planning and Power BI is highly regarded.

A strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial outcomes to organisational goals.

Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to translate complex information into actionable insights.

A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or economics; progress toward a professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, or CIMA) is an advantage.

An alignment with our organisational values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Who You Will Work With

Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury offers the foundation of an excellent education and holistic learning experience, while ensuring our students are prepared to succeed and make a positive difference in the world around them.

The University is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam, Christchurch.

We are committed to achieving and maintaining a community that encompasses sustainability, inclusivity, innovation and collaboration resulting in an inspirational environment.

Why UC

Nga Uara | Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities, generous superannuation and leave provisions, generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities.

Closing Date

The closing date for this position is 16 November

• (midnight, NZ time).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

We do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process—please forward these to

Applicants must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship / permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

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