Senior Finance Business Partner at Auckland… · Location…

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a commercially astute and influential experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Advisory team. Looking after the technology and data portfolio, you will partner with senior leaders and managers across Auckland Council, leading planning, budgeting and forecasting while turning complex financial information into clear, practical insights.

As a trusted adviser, you will constructively challenge thinking, identify opportunities and help the business make well-informed decisions that strengthen financial performance and support better outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Own budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, month-end reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Partner with senior leaders to support decision-making, prioritisation, and achievement of business objectives.
• Assess business cases, funding requests, assumptions, costs, benefits, risks, and delivery plans to ensure robust investment outcomes.
• Support portfolio financial management, governance processes, investment prioritisation, and performance tracking.
• Building financial capability through coaching, training and practical learning resources
• Driving continuous improvement across financial advisory services, processes and ways of working
  

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He kōrero mōu: About you

You are an experienced finance professional who can build trusted relationships, communicate complex information clearly and confidently influence decision-making. Commercially minded and solutions focused, you bring strong analytical capability and sound judgement, ideally with experience providing strategic financial support to technology-focused businesses or portfolios.

You are confident constructively challenging stakeholders, work well in a fast-paced environment and enjoy sharing knowledge to lift financial capability across the wider business. A willingness to grow your understanding of te ao Māori, use basic te reo Māori and apply tikanga where appropriate will also be important.

Specifically, we are looking for:

• A qualified CA, CPA, or equivalent professional with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner supporting Technology and Data functions within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience reviewing and challenging complex business cases, funding requests, investment proposals and financial assumptions, with the confidence to influence senior decision-makers.
• Advanced financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and performance management skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence senior leaders, and drive informed decision-making.
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders.

We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Sunday 25th of October 2026 at 11:59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.