Finance Business Partner

Deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance reporting, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement and enhance commercial outcomes. 

• Provide strategic financial advice, insights, and analysis that support informed decision-making and business performance. 

•  Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development  

• Work in a flexible and supportive environment that values innovation, wellbeing, diversity, and work-life balance.  

Te tūranga – The role   

 As the finance business partner, you will undertake accounting tasks to ensure that the outputs of the Finance Unit are met, especially in the compilation and reporting of financial information.  

This will include finance business partnering with directorates/business units to provide sound financial advice and accounting support along with assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and supporting planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. 

Ō pūkenga – About you  

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• Tertiary qualification in accounting. 

• Working towards or holds a Chartered Accountant membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.  CA status (or international equivalent). 

• Knowledge of accounting standards is essential. 

• Advanced computer knowledge, especially spreadsheets and accounting applications. 

• Experience with TechnologyOne would be an advantage.

• Experience with GST, FBT and NRWT tax legislation and compliance issues would be an advantage 

• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship management, and analytical skills; collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Ko wai matou – Who we are    

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.    

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.    

Ngā painga – What we can offer you    

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.    

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits    

Come join us if you want to make an impact     

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.    

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.    

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information    

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.    

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?    

Check out the job description  for this role here or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info.

You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.    

Applications for this role close on Sunday 19t****h July 202**6.** Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. Cvs will be reviewed during the adverting period.  

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