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October 16, 2024

New Zealand Red Cross

Wellington City

OTHER & FULL TIME


Finance Business Partner

Posted: 16/10/2024
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wellington
Job Category: Banking and Financial Services
Finance Business Partner
Permanent Full–Time (37.5 hours per week).
Flexible location: Wellington
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
The Finance Business Partner will report to the Strategic Finance Manager and will assist in delivering a high level of financial and commercial support to the organisation. From strategic partnering, analysis, management accounting, carbon accounting, through to influencing change this role has it all.
Being part of the Financial Performance Team you will liaise closely with the business to add value and contribute during an exciting time as we move towards our strategic goals/goals for 2030. You will be expected to provide insightful and both technical and non-technical financial information to respective portfolio leadership teams.
In this role, you will:
  • Actively influence day-to-day decisions, providing up-to-date analysis and advice, and have an understanding of operational impacts.
  • Be responsible for the financial support, monitoring, reporting, and reviewing management accounts for reasonableness.
  • Assist in collating Portfolio and Organisational reports for monthly presentations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and National Board.
  • Conduct proactive financial analysis to support diverse user needs, including portfolio managers and cross-departmental projects.
  • Quantify project benefits, providing financial modelling for business cases, including capital expenditure.
  • Conduct post-audits on projects to assess achieved benefits and identify lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to design reports to meet business needs.
  • Partner with portfolios to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the budgeting and forecasting process, adopting a challenger posture, where required.
Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?
To be successful, you will have:
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with managers in providing financial support and advice.
  • The ability to earn trust through behaving in a professional manner and using discretion.
  • An ability to analyse information and use logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
  • Interest in continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
  • A good understanding of accounting fundamentals and standards.
  • At least 3 years’ experience post qualifying.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Good level of computer skills e.g., Excel
  • Attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills.
About the New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross’s mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz. We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
  • Be part of a team that shares your passion.
  • Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
  • We value our employees as much as we value their work.


All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details
  • A recent copy of CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Passport
  • Legal Right to Work In New Zealand
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, Applications close at 05:00 pm on 29/10/2024
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Teresa Grosvenor at teresa.grosvenor@redcross.org.nz
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.

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