Financial Advisor

4 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The financial advisor role is a management accounting based role, which provides value to our key stakeholders by offering trusted financial advice, analytics and financial information to support their decision making and embed strategy. The role requires engagement and collaboration across the business and other finance teams to support day-to-day and long term strategic initiatives for our internal customers.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Informing and supporting decision-making through financial analysis and advice.
- Building trusted relationships which enable collaboration across the business and Finance.
- Generating and supporting the preparation of budgeting and forecasting plus monthly financial performance reporting.
- Training and coaching assigned customers to ensure a high level of financial integrity is maintained.
- Providing financial management advice on NZDF Financial policies and procedures to internal NZDF customers.

This role is based in Wellington CBD. Once you are established in the role there are flexible working arrangements available including a work from home day.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
We are seeking someone who is a team player, keen to learn and is able to build trusted relationships with others. You will be confident in engaging, influencing, and training stakeholders on financial concepts and be able to translate financial information to non-financial audiences. Ideally, you will be qualified or working towards a Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification. A tertiary qualification in Accounting is essential.

**Skills we are looking for include**:

- 2+ years practical working experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within a large organisation.
- Good quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Good research and financial problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- An understanding of relevant standards, principles, policies, statutes, regulations and NZ Public Sector financial management practices.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

**Please Note**:

- Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

**Please note**: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:
Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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