Robert Walters
Finance Business Partner
- Posted 2w ago
- On Site
- Full Time
Location
Auckland
Job Description
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, growth, and strategic collaboration. We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in driving financial insight and supporting key decision-making across our organisation. Our client offers a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and professional development. This role provides the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance and growth, with pathways for career advancement.
What you’ll do:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with our finance, sales, and operations teams to provide valuable financial analysis, strategic guidance, and commercial insights. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping business strategies, optimising profitability, and ensuring robust financial management.
- Financial Analysis & Insights: Deliver detailed financial analysis, forecast accuracy, and insightful commentary to support business objectives.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and senior management, providing financial guidance to drive strategic decisions and performance improvement.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with company goals and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor financial performance against KPIs, offering proactive recommendations to optimise revenue and manage costs.
- Strategic Projects: Support and lead financial elements of strategic projects, including new business cases, cost-saving initiatives, and expansion opportunities.
- Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely reporting while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and policies.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/CA qualification preferred).
- Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin (essential)
How to apply? If this role sounds like it might be the right fit for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter required)
Consultant – Courtney Story – courtney.story@robertwalters.co.nz
Candidate Manager – Georgia Waters – Georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on 09-374 7300.
Hard Skills Required
- Financial Analysis
- Tax and Compliance Knowledge
- Strategic Financial Planning
Soft Skills Required
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
Job Schedule
- Monday to Friday