Manager Strategic Business Partnering

• Lead FP&A functions
• Ensure financial sustainability
• Build team capability

 
About the Role
 
Working within a complex infrastructure portfolio, you will provide strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and expert business partnering to support informed decision-making and the long-term financial sustainability of the business.

You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive financial performance, support investment decisions, and lead a high-performing finance team that delivers value across the organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Provide strategic financial, commercial, and investment advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support investment initiatives across the full lifecycle, from concept development and business case preparation through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Deliver financial modelling, costing, and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Advise on funding, resource allocation, and investment priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage financial and commercial risks while maintaining strong financial governance.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives and cost optimisation strategies that improve business performance and service delivery outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation across financial management practices.
• Build financial capability and commercial acumen across the portfolio.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

About You
 
To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially astute finance leader with strong business partnering skills and a proven ability to influence strategic decisions in a complex environment.
 
You will bring:

• CA ANZ membership or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant experience in a financial leadership role within a complex operational, infrastructure, or commercial environment.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, investment evaluation, financial modelling and governance.
• A track record of partnering with senior leaders to influence business outcomes and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and the desire to add value.
• Any experience in government will also be viewed favourably.

 
In return this is a great commercially focussed role where your ability to be a trusted advisor and partner with the business will make a difference!

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Residency.
 
 
APPLY:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-11860
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Tracy Szeto on 021 442 039 or Kendall Bushby on 027 332 7896