Make a positive difference to your communityHigh performing, cohesive team environmentOutstanding benefits and flexible work optionsAbout usKia noho mai tenei taone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wahi whai hua ki hona iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.Every day, we provide services, facilities and programmes for our residents and the many people who visit or work here.In everything we do, we're led by our values of manaakitanga (showing care), te hononga (being connected) and kia kaha (having courage) and our partnership with Mana Whenua. Every day our work enables our neighbourhoods to be more connected, healthy and resilient.About this roleOur finance team provides financial advice and support across the whole organisation, coordinating the preparation of budgets and financial reporting for all of Council.Our team is seeking someone with accountancy qualification(s) and relevant experience who'll work as a business partner alongside our budget and project managers with the preparation of budgets, monitoring and reporting against those budgets, and providing general accounting advice and support. You'll enjoy the balance of working independently and as part of a high performing team, have excellent relationship building skills, and of course have loads of drive and enthusiasm for the work you do.About YouThe successful applicant will possess:A track record of success in providing financial support to business managersPrevious experience in budget setting in a complex organisationFinely tuned skills in reporting and forecastingOutstanding stakeholder management skills, coupled with excellent communication abilitiesA good working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelThe following is advantages though not essential:Experience in local governmentExposure to Finance One/Technology OneApply nowWe recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you as an employee of Hutt City Council. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards Applications close Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 11.55pm.Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
