Financial Operations and Process Improvement SpecialistThe OpportunityJoin Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa as a Financial Operations and Process Improvement Specialist on a fixed-term contract until June 2025.This role offers the chance to enhance financial operations and drive process improvements across the organisation, removing bottlenecks and implementing standardised ways of working. You'll work closely with various teams to ensure financial processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with the organisation's goals.If improving financial operations and contributing to a purpose-driven organisation is your passion, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.The OrganisationEmerge Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's leading charitable organisations, dedicated to supporting the wellbeing (oranga) of individuals and families (tangata whaiora and whanau) nationwide. They offer a comprehensive range of health, housing, social, and wellbeing services. As an aspiring Tangata Tiriti organisation, Emerge Aotearoa is committed to bringing its core values and pou to life through everyone's mahi—ensuring Maori succeed as Maori, Pacific people thrive, and that diversity and lived experience are respected and valued.The RoleWorking closely with the Group Finance Manager and Financial Accounting Manager, lead and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations and reportingEngage with staff to understand current ways of working, identifying opportunities to remove bottleneck processesCollaborate with various teams to streamline financial processes and standardise ways of working to enhance efficienciesOversee the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, including process documentation and manualsYour ProfileProven experience in financial operations and process improvement within a large and complex organisationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly pinpoint inefficiencies and recommend solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with the ability to bring people 'on the journey' and secure buy in to changeExperience in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, including documentation and user manualsA strategic mindset with a focus on driving operational efficiency.Experience working in the public, not-for-profit or social service sector (preferred)A genuine commitment to the values, the Kaupapa and Te Tiriti o WaitangiHold full, unrestricted working rights for New Zealand and be available to start within 2 weeks' notice.For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Christopher Cluse on 022 0717 812 or Tom Askham on 021 390 689, or apply via the link below.#SCR-Christopher-CluseBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Don't have a Jora account? Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs?
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