Head of Finance Business Partnering
Core
Lead strategic finance partnering, influence decision-making, and shape outcomes for New Zealand government portfolios.
Role type
Senior IC finance leader (Head of Finance Business Partnering)
Builds
Strategic financial advice, investment decisions, business cases, and long-term planning for corporate/digital or regional development portfolios.
Domain
Public sector finance / Government
Required skills
Strategic financial leadership, team leadership and coaching, executive partnering, financial planning and budgeting, commercial acumen, risk management, Public Finance Act expertise
Preferred skills
CAANZ membership, navigating complexity and ambiguity
Technologies
Public Finance Act, appropriation structures
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners; Partner with senior leaders to support decision-making and drive performance; Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; Influence investment decisions and business cases; Identify opportunities to improve performance and manage risk.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership