Assistant Finance Business Partner

24 hours ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

Auckland, New Zealand
- Full-time
- UoA Department Name: Finance Bus Partner Services
- Campus: Auckland City Campus
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term
- Position Number: 00004232

**Company Description**:
**Waipapa Taumata Rau**| The University of Auckland**
- The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent University, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. _With over 6,000 staff and 45,000 students, the University of Auckland is one of New Zealand’s most significant and complex entities. The University’s teaching and research activities are supported by a range of functions, some of which include IT/Digital, Accommodation, and Property Services which are each amongst the largest in the country._

**About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū**

OneFinance is responsible for the delivery of customer centric financial management, partnering support and advice to facilitate the efficient operation and performance of the University in meeting its strategic objectives, while at the same time ensuring appropriate governance and controls protect the University’s assets, reputation, and financial viability.

**The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi**

We are now seeking to appoint an **Assistant Finance Business Partner/Assistant Accountant** to support our Property Services team.

This is a **3 Month Fixed-Term Contract with the possibility to extend out to 12 Months.**

The Assistant Finance Business Partner will provide management accounting and business partnering services working in collaboration with the Finance Business Partners with Property Services and the wider Financial Business Services team. This will include providing advice, analysis and provision of management and financial information, budgeting and forecasting and business case support with an approach that is proactive and focusses on problem solving.

Some key responsibilities include:

- ** Business Partnering - **Support the Business Partnering team in developing relationships across the Service Division to ensure customer needs and expectations are understood and managed.
- ** Operational Activities - **Support the provision of consolidated financial services for the service division including business intelligence, financial services, and financial administration. Support the Senior FBP in a range of finance activities.
- ** Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance - **Support the development of Finance strategies and frameworks that align with the strategic aims of the University, balancing local and organisation-wide requirements.
- ** Culture, capability, development and training - **Support the Senior FBP to develop a high-performing function, working collaboratively with finance team members, customers and stakeholders.

For more information please refer to the Position Description

**About you | He kōrero mōu**

You are likely an Accountant ready to take things to the next level with a natural ability to build working relationships with strong communication skills. You thrive on driving industry best practice and enjoy implementing continuous improvement projects.

To be successful in this role you will need to be tertiary qualified and preferably hold relevant industry qualifications. It would be an advantage to have relevant experience in a similar role or similarly large, complex organisation.

You will also have:

- An ability to build robust relationships with multiple stakeholders whilst managing expectations will be key to your success in this position
- Experience in working with large ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft or Hyperion
- Skills and experience in continuous improvement initiatives

**What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

**Additional Information**:
Applications should be submitted online and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

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