Finance Business Partner
Alexander James NZ ·www.alexanderjames.co.nz
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We are partnering with a leading global organisation to find a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support its transport operation. Reporting to the Commercial Manager and leading a team of four, you will play a key role in delivering financial insights, driving performance, and supporting commercial decision-making across a fast-paced and operationally focused environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong stakeholder relationships, and turning financial information into practical outcomes.
The Role
As a key member of the finance team, you will partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing analysis, reporting, forecasting, and commercial support to help drive business performance.
You will take ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes, support business cases and investment decisions, analyse profitability, and provide meaningful insights that help leaders make informed decisions. You will also lead and develop a team of four while contributing to ongoing process improvements and business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong stakeholder relationships, and turning financial information into practical outcomes.
The Role
As a key member of the finance team, you will partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing analysis, reporting, forecasting, and commercial support to help drive business performance.
You will take ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes, support business cases and investment decisions, analyse profitability, and provide meaningful insights that help leaders make informed decisions. You will also lead and develop a team of four while contributing to ongoing process improvements and business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of four.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Deliver accurate reporting and meaningful commercial insights.
- Support business cases, financial modelling, and investment decisions.
- Analyse profitability and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business.
- Support pricing reviews, growth initiatives, and strategic projects.
- Drive continuous improvement and process efficiencies.
- CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in Finance Business Partnering, Management Accounting, or Commercial Finance.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Leadership experience or demonstrated capability leading teams.
- Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
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Who is hiring for the Finance Business Partner role?
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Where is the Finance Business Partner job located?
The Finance Business Partner role with Alexander James NZ is based in Wellington, US.
Is the Finance Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Alexander James NZ.
What experience level is the Finance Business Partner role?
The Finance Business Partner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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