Business Finance Lead

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will provide key financial advice to support business decision making for the Non-Public Fund (NPF) budget holders and Committees including requirements around financial management and governance responsibilities. You will lead the Army portfolio and work in collaboration with the wider NZDF Finance Service Delivery team and key service personnel at Camps and Bases to ensure that non-public funds are being utilised in accordance with policy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, informing and influencing decision-making through financial analysis and advice.
• Assisting in managing the external audit programme and ensuring compliance with external legislative submissions to Charities Services, IRD and Bank authorities.
• Generating budgeting and forecasting plus financial performance reporting.
• Training, coaching and mentoring key stakeholders to ensure a high level of financial integrity is maintained.
• Providing financial management advice on NZDF NPF Financial policies and procedures to internal NZDF customers.

Some domestic travel is required to NZDF Camps and Bases.

Please Note: The formal title for this role within the NZDF is Non-Public Funds (NPF) Service Lead (Army).

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will be confident to engage, train and influence stakeholders with a focus on clearly translating technical financial information to ensure understanding of non-financial audiences. You will have a tertiary qualification in Accounting and commercial experience.

Membership of CAANZ (CA), and/or Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable. If you are working towards CA or ACA, we can support you to achieve this.

Ideally, you will also have:

• 2-3 years practical working experience in an accounting, finance or business role, ideally within a large organisation, and preferably a public sector organisation.
• Good quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Good research and financial problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as lead upwards.
• An understanding of relevant standards, regulations, audit requirements, banking and tax legislation and NZ Public Sector financial management practices.

A Class 1 Full Driver's Licence is required.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Monday 29 April 2024.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.