Senior Financial Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About us

Tōnui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa is our vision for a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live the lives they value. We've got an extraordinary team of hugely talented people across New Zealand including our Corporate and Finance group, which provides strategic and operational advice and support across ACC.

We have permanent opportunities to join our team as a Senior Financial Advisor, based in Wellington.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

As a Senior Financial Advisor, you will be a key player in our finance business partnering model, helping drive financial strategy and operational decision-making across the organisation.

This role is central to fostering a strong partnership between finance and business operations. You'll work closely with the Strategic Finance Partner to set and implement the financial strategy for key business groups, ensuring alignment with ACC's broader strategic objectives. By providing expert financial advice and insights, you'll help shape important decisions that affect the entire organisation. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders while also driving financial performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain key finance business partnering relationships with senior leaders across the organisation.
• Provide high-quality, multi-year financial advice and reporting to guide strategic decision-making.
• Influence financial planning and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Offer expert advice on investment decisions, financial risks, opportunities, and post-investment evaluations.
• Lead end-to-end financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and balance sheet management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop innovative financial solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Manage financial reporting and provide strategic insights to influence leadership decisions.
• Build financial capability and confidence within the business, driving a high-performance finance culture.
• Actively contribute to ACC's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and help strengthen our safety culture.

Mōu | About you

We'll be looking for:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting (CA or equivalent desirable) and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in finance business partnering and stakeholder management within complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels.
• Experience leading successful financial change initiatives and delivering strategic outcomes.
• A deep understanding of financial management processes and best practices.
• A commitment to incorporating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into your work and fostering a positive safety culture.

At ACC, we offer more than just a job; we offer a career where you can make a real difference. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking. We provide a supportive environment that encourages growth and development, and we're committed to helping our people thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, be part of a key finance business partnering role and want to join an organisation that's making a positive impact on the lives of New Zealanders, apply now.

What's in it for you? This is your opportunity to shape the financial future of ACC and make a tangible impact. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values strategic thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement, while helping ACC achieve its vision for a Thriving Aotearoa.

Mō ACC | Working at ACC

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:

• Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

The appointing salary range for this role is $135,000 - $160,000 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications close Monday, 14 October 2024 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact HRHelp@acc.co.nz.