September 19, 2024

Marlborough District Council

Blenheim

FULL TIME & OTHER

Finance Business Partner - Planning

Posted: 19/09/2024

Closing Date: 06/10/2024

Salary: $99,000.00 - $110,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Blenheim, Marlborough

Job Category: Finance Department

Mo tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The Finance team provides a range of financial, planning and advisory services, ensuring financial management practices support the strategic goals of Council through effective delivery of reporting, advice and decisions. The Finance Business Partner – Planning position focuses on the development, analysis, review, and reporting on budgets for the Annual and Long-Term Plans, as well as having a strong business partnering focus.
You will be a trusted partner for your portfolio of departments, providing analysis and advice to support decision making, allowing them to efficiently navigate the many interactions with Finance. Your learned knowledge of these departments, coupled with your quality financial experience, will allow you to provide valuable insights into, and objectively analyse, their performance.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A great benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).
A Salary range of $99,000 to $110,000 (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing
An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you
This role requires someone who:

Is a chartered accountant or equivalent with 5 + years post qualifying experience.
Has proven financial, budgeting & reporting experience
Is logical, with analytical ability and attention for detail
Has the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
Can remain calm under pressure when needed
Is a confident communicator with good influencing abilities

If you are enthusiastic and forward-thinking, with good budgeting acumen and a strong ability to get the job done, then this may be the role for you.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Kaunihera ā-rohe (Marlborough District Council) is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.
Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.
If you’re ready to make an impact in your community with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe

Applications close 5.00 pm on 6 October 2024.

For any additional information please reach out to Chris Lake (Financial Services Manager) on Chris.lake@marlborough.govt.nz