Financial Planning Analyst

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Are you passionate about turning data into decisions that make a real impact? Join the University of Canterbury's (UC) Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team and help shape the University's long-term financial sustainability and success.

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing financial models, forecasts, and insights that guide strategic decision-making across the University. You’ll collaborate with Finance Business Partners and senior leaders to deliver forward-looking analysis, inform investment decisions, and enhance financial capability throughout UC.

You will be responsible for :

• Building and maintaining robust long-range financial planning models and scenario analyses
• Providing strategic financial insights that inform budget setting, resource allocation, and decision-making
• Evaluating business cases and investment proposals through detailed cost-benefit and sensitivity analysis
• Creating data-driven tools and dashboards using platforms such as Adaptive Planning and Power BI.
• Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in planning processes and financial capability development.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will a t least 7 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or management reporting—ideally in a large, complex organisation, as well as :

• 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 organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury are proud to offer 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.

Financial Services provide a professional financial service to our stakeholders including staff, students, our suppliers and other members of our community. For more information about our team, please visit us at Financial services.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā 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 ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

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.

The closing date for this position is : 16 November 2025 (midnight, NZ time)

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

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

Please note, 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

You 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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