It's an exciting time to join Manawatū District Council's Finance team. Recent internal promotions into our Chief Financial Officer and Finance Business Partner Team Leader roles reflect our commitment to developing our people and have created an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join a collaborative and high-performing team.

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing trusted financial advice, supporting key planning and reporting activities, and contributing to informed decision-making. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in Council's financial success while helping deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• Up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Health & Wellbeing benefits
• Free parking in Feilding
• A warm and inclusive organisational culture

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Partner with Managers to review financial performance, analyse key risks, and recommend improvements
• Support the development of the Annual Plan, Annual Report and Long-Term Plan
• Manage cashflow, investments, and borrowing activities to optimise financial outcomes
• Ensure compliance with financial, audit, tax, and legislative requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience building effective working relationships and influencing decision-making
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

ABOUT MANAWATŪ DISTRICT COUNCIL

Manawatū District Council strives to be a successful, future-oriented organisation providing services that benefit their communities to support a connected, vibrant and thriving Manawatu. They are proud of their rural roots, their beautiful town, villages and countryside.

Don't miss this opportunity - applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The recruitment for this role is being managed by PN Personnel. For more information, please feel free to contact Cushla Brasell on 06 280 2402.