Regional Financial Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Regional Financial Business Partner
- Provide critical financial advice and support to regional leadership
- Utilise your strategic and management accounting skills

About the team
The Service Delivery Finance team supports Service Delivery through the provision of proactive, relevant, timely and accurate forecasting, budgeting, analysis, costing financial and advisory services to regional and national office leadership.

About the role The purpose of the position is to act as the primary financial advisor for the assigned Regional Commissioner or National Manager.
Our Regional Financial Business Partner team provides service across multiple regions, so flexibility is required in this position as is the ability to travel outside of your location. You will also provide management accounting advice and assistance to all budget managers across several regions and/or business unit and be an active part of their regional leadership team.
This role provides a real opportunity to develop a variety of management accounting skills, contribute to the success of our business and also be part of a dynamic national finance team.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience knowledge is essential
- Good understanding of accounting principles and best practices
- Experience in providing financial and management accounting advice to a range of stakeholders
- Experience in preparation and delivery of integrated reporting of financial and non-financial results
- Effective customer service skills
- Experience in effectively communicating financial information and concepts to staff and managers
- Ability to influence others to achieve goals and create solutions
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills - able to analyse information and provide multiple solutions to negotiate the best outcome
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and in working with a large integrated management information system
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing
- Full Driver's Licence

We offer
- A supportive and collegial environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Starting salary will be in line with evidenced skills and experience

Position Description

**Salary range**: $113,424.00 - $137,740.00

How to apply

**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

**Closing date**: Sunday, 10 September 2023

Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.



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