Principal Financial Analyst

**Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?**

**This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Finance team. Joining the team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.**

**Mo m tou | About Us**

At The Treasury Te Tai Ohanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

The Finance team within Corporate and Shared Services provides systems, management and financial accounting advice and services to the Central Agencies. We work with our partner agencies to facilitate the achievement of business objectives and enable long term financial management and stewardship.

**Korero mo te turanga | About the Role**

We're currently looking for a Principal Financial Analyst. If you're an experienced Financial Accountant who has great attention to detail and excellent Financial Management skills, then this role may be for you

This unique role will provide you with the opportunity to:

- Play an integral role in large value transactions through interpretation of financial accounting options and requirements for new policy initiatives that Vote Finance is responsible for
- Develop robust systems to enable timely and accurate reporting of the initiatives, many of which will have a lengthy lifespan
- Undertake financial reporting and accounting activities to support the activities of each of the three central agencies and other shared services customers
- Interact closely with each set of auditors during the year and particularly at year end
- Plan for the implementation of new accounting standards and procedures
- Lead continuous improvement in processes and reporting to obtain efficiencies and increase effectiveness
- Contribute to the preparation of management reporting that is used to discuss current focus areas and provide recommendations for resulting actions

**O pumanawa | About You**

This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

- Strong technical financial accounting skills (with CAANZ membership)
- A flexibility to operate in high level strategic discussions, all the way down to maintaining detailed spreadsheets and thorough knowledge of the accuracy of the general ledger
- Proven customer and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Experience in working as part of a team providing financial services, internal and external reporting in a relevant medium or large organisation
- Experience leading and developing a small team of professionals
- Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management and prioritising work in a complex work environment.

**Ko ng hua | What we Offer**

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
- Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)_
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