Finance Business Partner

Lead, inspire and engage a strong and established team Enthusiasm and determination to succeed Build and nurture professional relationships through meaningful conversations The purpose of this position is to partner with managers across the organisation in understanding their financial reports and results. There is a strong focus on providing meaningful analysis and insight to the business, as well as process changes to ensure on-going data quality improvements. As a unified team, the Finance team provide efficient, timely and high-quality accounting, financial and analytical services throughout the organisation. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to manage the tasks, relationships and the employment context for this position; this includes: Strong business partnering skills - including strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and implement business/system improvements Having excellent accounting and analytical skills Possessing sound technical knowledge of financial management systems, including strong excel skills The ability to schedule and prioritise work Experience in leading and developing teams Demonstrated experience at designing and/or contributing to strategic planning and delivery Ability to manage projects as well as partnering with business managers to maintain accuracy in process and system requirements Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage delivery of multiple and conflicting priorities Understands the importance of confidentiality, displaying discretion whenever necessary. Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success. As a subsidiary of Te Pukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr