About the role:
As the Senior Advisor Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will need to be both passionate and experienced when it comes to business partnering and fiscal management.
In this role, you will build strong relationships with Deputy Chief Executives and line managers to guide, advise, influence and support them in their fiscal responsibilities. Some managers have not held a budget delegation before, so skills and experience in stakeholder management is essential. You will also have a strong service ethic which will enable you to quickly form trusted relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
In this role you will support the Finance, Performance and Assurance team to:
ensure the Commission achieves value for money through efficient and effective use of its funding
strengthen the finance function through seeking continuous improvement opportunities, and the development of accountability documents and internal controls
assist the team in carrying out financial processes and producing accountability documents
support the development and maintenance of the capital plan and the asset management framework.
To succeed in this role, you will:
have a good understanding of financial management and best practice in the Public Service
be qualified as a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent professional qualification)
have experience in the public sector with a sound knowledge of the legislative framework (including the Public Finance Act) and other guidelines that apply to financial management accounting in the government.
be proficient in Excel and finance management information systems, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools.
About the team and group:
Our finance team is small but influential. There is a strong emphasis on sound fiscal management across the Public Service, giving the team a unique opportunity to overhaul the Commission's approach to fiscal management. This is a unique opportunity for a strong and capable accountant to have a significant impact.
This position will sit within the Enabling Services group, which enables the Commission to deliver and perform at its best. The group provides a range of corporate services including information technology, human resources, finance, property, planning and reporting, risk and assurance.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the hiring manager, Luke Starrenburg at ******. We are open to secondments from Public Service agencies.
This position usually pays between $106,296 and $129,471 depending on skills and experience. The full range allows for progression up to a maximum of $142,176 depending on skills and experience.
We believe in a diverse and inclusive Public Service which reflects the communities that we serve.
Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz.
Please submit your application by or on: 26/08/2024
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