University of Otago – Christchurch, South Island
The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 21,000 students, and around 4,000 full time equivalent staff based across Aotearoa.
Our Financial Services Division is responsible for all things financial for the University of Otago. The team engages in financial accounting, management accounting, procurement, and financial systems.
The role/Te mahi
As an Associate Finance, based at our Christchurch campus, in the heart of Te Papa Hauora, you will play an essential role providing expert financial advice, analysis and day-to-day support to executives and managers.
This role acts as the financial point of contact for key stakeholders across the campus, proactively partnering with managers to better appreciate business needs. You will join the central Finance Advisory team of fifty staff and report to the Finance Manager, contributing to the overall success of the university.
We are looking for an adaptable, confident finance professional who has experience with month end accounting, financial reporting, analysis and commentary, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling.
You are an excellent communicator with a natural ability to build trust and form strong partnerships with stakeholders across the portfolio you support, including the ability to guide and advise non-finance internal stakeholders.
Other key skills required include:
Relevant tertiary qualification and professional finance advisory sector experience.
Experience of financial management and accounting policy, systems, controls, and reporting.
Analytical skills with a sound working knowledge of analytical tools.
A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis.
Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of various funding agencies is desirable.
Experience with Finance One preferred.
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, based in Otautahi Christchurch.
The appointments range for this role is $70,602 to $76,668, Top of Range $82,849.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Andrea Wolf, Divisional Finance Manager via the contact details below.
Application / Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number 2401781 will close on Sunday, 1 December.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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