Finance Performance Manager
Job No:
ADC48
Location:
Ashburton
- Newly created leadership role, reporting to the GM: Business Support.
- Senior finance position in a multifaceted organisation.
- Ambitious community focused organisation.
What the job involves
Reporting to the Group Manager – Business Support, this new leadership role will provide proactive financial and commercial advice to develop and improve Councils financial accountability. You will give advice at both a management and governance level and deliver large projects on time to ensure we meet all our statutory obligations. You will lead the Business Partnering team to support internal business units, lead the development of annual plans, budgets and financial forecasts. In addition, this team is involved in continuing to improve and implement organisation wide financial systems enhancements. As this is a newly created role, the successful applicant will have a significant opportunity to shape the management and performance reporting needs of the organisation.
For more information, view the position description – click here.
Who are we looking for?
- Tertiary qualified in Accounting or Finance.
- Chartered Accountant, with current CAANZ registration.
- 5+ years’ relevant experience in a senior level Business Partnering role, ideally within Local Government.
- Experience leading system and process improvement initiatives.
- A collaborative leader with great communication skills, empowering your team to continuously develop themselves and their positions.
What we can offer you
Based in Ashburton, our district will provide you and your family a lifestyle unrivalled by most with Mt Hutt and Lake Hood at your doorstep and Christchurch just down the road.
Benefits of being part of our team include:
- Brand new Library and Civic Centre building in the heart of the CBD.
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance and accommodation if you are new to our district
- Annual performance and remuneration reviews
- Flexible work options available
- Health benefits
- Service recognition benefits
- Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Sociable & family friendly work environment.
For more benefits available, click here.
Who are we
The Ashburton District Council takes a whole of community view integrating social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing. With a compelling vision ‘Ashburton: the District of choice for lifestyle and opportunity’, the Council is committed to a significant infrastructure and maintenance work programme which included the recently completed library and civic centre Te Whare Whakatere.
Employing around 300 staff, the Council delivers excellent services to its 36,000 plus residents and visitors alike – ensuring the provision of quality local infrastructure, community services and regulatory functions for both current and future generations.
With stunning scenery, great people, strong communities, and a prosperous economy, the Council considers Ashburton and the wider mid-Canterbury district a great place to live, work and play.
Applications close Monday, 26 May 2025. For a confidential chat about the role please phone Helen Barnes, GM – Business Support on +64 27 347 4612. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may progress any shortlisted applications before the advertising close date.
If this sounds like your ideal role, then we’d love to hear from you.