Senior Finance Business Partner

Influence enterprise-wide financial strategy and performance
- Enjoy flexible work, fully subsidised medical insurance, and wellbeing days
- Be part of a purpose-led, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- 18-month fixed term opportunity based in Auckland or Wellington

**Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us.**Where you matter.**

At Kiwibank, we’re here to make Kiwi better off. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll be part of a team that drives strategic decisions and delivers real impact. You’ll help shape the financial future of a bank that’s committed to doing right by its people, customers and communities. This is your opportunity to grow your career in a place where purpose and performance go hand in hand.

**Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.**

Step into a high-impact role where your financial expertise will guide strategic decisions and shape the future of Kiwibank. Lead financial modelling, reporting and create a single source of truth for enterprise data while supporting a key strategic area supporting our Transformation Programme and Digital and Technology teams.

As a trusted advisor to senior leaders you will:

- Act as a strategic finance partner by delivering programme insights, challenging assumptions, and guiding decision-making across these portfolios
- Collaborate with programme and project managers to support resource planning, shape business cases, monitor financial performance, and ensure benefits are tracked and reported effectively
- Oversee FTE management including headcount planning, forecasting, and tracking
- Provide commercial insight and financial governance across technology vendor contracts
- Take ownership of month-end close activities including managing accruals, prepayments, inter-BU recharges, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders in Technology and Transformation to influence outcomes and embed financial governance
- Be part of a centre of excellence that connects finance and strategy, enabling meaningful change and measurable performance across the organisation.

**Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga |This is us. Where your expertise matters.**

At Kiwibank, we’re committed to helping you build on your strengths and explore new skills. But if you’re ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you, especially if you bring some of the following:

- Proven CA or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in Finance Business Partnering and supporting projects and technology team would be a bonus
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to challenge constructively
- Confident in communicating with diverse audiences
- Experienced in building relationships across stakeholders
- Proficient in strategic thinking and connecting insights
- Experienced in translating strategy into financial frameworks
- Proven ability to deliver business plans aligned to strategic goals
- Experienced in financial systems and technology infrastructure

For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached Position Description: Senior Finance Business Partner PD

**Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.**

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive - we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.

For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.