Mo te tunga | About the role
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will partner with Ranga and leaders across Whakaata Maori, helping them understand their financial position and make well-informed decisions.
Day to day, you will prepare monthly financial and performance reporting, coordinate forecasting inputs, oversee content investment, and contribute to governance and external reporting. You will also gain exposure to ERP improvements, workforce cost analytics and cross-functional projects in a purpose-led environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in East Tamaki.
Nga kawenga matua | Key responsibilities
Reporting & Planning
- Prepare the financial and performance reporting including variance analysis, trend commentary and forward-looking insights
- Work with teams across the organisation on forecasting inputs, so plans reflect operational realities and priorities
- Contribute to governance, external funding and Select Committee reporting
- Provide financial analysis and modelling to support decision-making and scenario planning
- Act as backup for the Head of FP&A when required
Production & Content Investment Oversight
- Provide financial oversight of production budgets, commitments and risks
- Partner with content leaders so investment decisions are financially sound and aligned with funding objectives
- Monitor content investment performance and provide insights to support commissioning and planning
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to Ranga and business leaders on financial matters
- Provide directorate-level insights, including cost centre analysis and operational performance trends
- Provide financial oversight for contract renewals, procurement decisions and operational planning
- Tailor financial information so it is clear and accessible to people with varying levels of financial literacy
Analysis, Systems & Process Improvement
- Provide profitability analysis, cost modelling and scenario analysis to support investment evaluations
- Develop dashboards, models and tools that improve visibility of financial performance
- Support ERP administration, data integrity, user acceptance testing and reporting template design
- Contribute to finance process improvements and help build financial literacy across the organisation
- Support teams with funding applications and the financial components of business cases
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | What you’ll bring
Essential
- CA or CPA qualified
- 4+ years’ experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accounting role (including 2+ years post qualification)
- Advanced financial modelling, reporting and analysis skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong business partnering and commercial management credentials
- Proven executive and governance-level reporting experience, including writing clear, insightful commentary
Preferred
- Significant accounting experience in a complex mid-to-large organisation
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations
- Experience leading budget, forecast and business planning cycles
- Practical experience optimising finance processes
- Exposure to ERP system administration or implementation (TechnologyOne advantageous)
- Fluency in te reo Maori (advantageous but not essential)
Ko wai matou | Who we are
Whakaata Maori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Maori through compelling and authentic Maori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me nga tikanga Maori. Each day, Whakaata Maori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Maori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform Maori+. Our news site teaomaori.news connects people to the important Maori issues throughout the day.
Tono mai inaianei | Apply now
If you are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with people and turning numbers into clear, practical insight, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.