Finance Lead - Wellington
Have you got financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience?
Are you an experienced accountant looking for a new opportunity?
Do you thrive with autonomy and a result-driven focus?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Kapuhipuhi - Wellington Uni-Professional is recruiting for a Finance Lead to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Finance Lead plays a pivotal role in the success of Kapuhipuhi - Wellington Uni-Professional. As part of a small, agile, and high-performing team, you'll provide expert financial leadership to support both management and programme delivery.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Reporting and analysis: Provision of reports, insights, and commentary
Coordination of budgeting and forecasting: Quarterly updates, annual budgets, and forecasting
Month end processes and financial controls: Reconciliations and journals
Management of account payable and receivables
Provision of financial guidance and training to staff
Relationship management: With internal and University stakeholders
O pumanawa - About you
You'll bring strong management accounting expertise including financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to ensure the organisation meets its financial goals. The role also involves guiding and training others on financial systems and best practices to build capability across the team.
This is an action-oriented position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates initiative, and enjoys working autonomously to deliver results that drive meaningful impact.
Key requirements include the following:
A strong customer focus - you understand and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a positive and professional experience every time
Excellent self-management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results while maintaining attention to detail
A commitment to integrity and professionalism, demonstrating honesty, discretion, and ethical behaviour in all interactions
A genuine respect for and responsiveness to Māori and multicultural perspectives, upholding values of inclusion and partnership
Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage across all levels of the organisation and seek feedback to improve
Team-oriented mindset, contributing positively to shared goals, supporting colleagues, and modelling the organisations values in everyday work
Strong time and project management skills, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes achieved in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy: Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Tania McGowan (tania.mcgowan@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
Reference 1008574.
