Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education
- Work in a collaborative and growth focused team environment
- Opportunity to make meaningful impact on financial strategies
- Fixed Term parental leave cover, starting March 2025 -March 2026
- Poipoia te kakano kia puawai ~ Nurture the seed and it will blossom
Are you a skilled financial leader passionate about making a difference in the lives of young Tamariki? Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) invites you to join our team as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation:
At AKA, we're more than just an organisation; we are a community dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education. We're committed to nurturing young minds and empowering the next generation.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, supporting decision-making, and strengthening financial capability across the organisation. Working closely with both the Finance Team and operational leaders, you will:
- Provide accurate and timely financial insights to senior stakeholders
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and risks, driving informed decision-making
- Optimise financial systems, processes, and controls for efficiency and accuracy
- Coach and educate non-financial managers to enhance financial understanding and accountability
What We are Looking For
We are after a proactive, solutions-focused financial professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organisation. Our ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years' experience in financial and management accounting within a medium to large organisation
- Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis to drive strategic decision-making
- Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Experience coaching and mentoring managers to improve financial literacy and decision-making
- A track record of optimising financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships
- Knowledge of the education or not-for-profit sector (advantageous but not essential)
What We Offer:
- A Rewarding Mission: Contribute to the development of young tamariki and their families.
- A Supportive Culture: Work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues who share your commitment to early childhood education.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and develop your skills and knowledge.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.
- A Strong Community: Be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation.
We are looking for someone who is customer centric, professional, self-motivated and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. You prioritise effectively, has a big picture view on situations but also has a handle on the detail. Being part of a small finance team, it goes without saying you need to be a collaborative team player.
If you are a motivated financial expert and this role interests you, and you would love to join a professional team in a friendly, supportive workplace that offers the intrinsic reward of working for a well-respected charitable organisation, click apply now, we look forward to hearing from you.
Applications close on 26th February 2025 at 12.00pm (unless filled prior)
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.
