Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.
Starting salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + superannuation
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
As a Senior Financial Advisor, you will be a key player in helping drive financial strategy and operational decision-making across the organisation.

This role is central to fostering a strong partnership between finance and the organisation. You will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to set and implement the financial strategy for portfolios, ensuring alignment with ERO's broader strategic objectives. By providing expert financial advice and insights, you will help shape important decisions that affect the organisation. You will be part of a team dedicated to driving financial performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain key finance business partnering relationships with senior leaders across the organisation.
• Provide high-quality, multi-year financial advice and reporting to guide strategic decision-making.
• Influence financial planning and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Offer expert advice on investment decisions, financial risks, opportunities, and post-investment evaluations.
• Lead end-to-end financial management, including budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop innovative financial solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Manage financial reporting and provide strategic insights to influence leadership decisions.
• Build financial capability and confidence within the business, driving a high-performance finance culture.

Mōhou ake | About you

We are looking for:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant with seven years or more practical experience in finance, accounting or similar role in a Public Sector organisation.
• Proven experience in finance business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels.
• Experience leading successful financial change initiatives and delivering strategic outcomes.
• A deep understanding of financial management processes and best practices.

Ko mātou | About Us
Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency - we inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools and kura. We promote a stronger, more equitable education system. We believe equity and excellence in outcomes is possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child, the heart of the matter – Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this role interests you, click on the “Apply” button to be re-directed to our site where you will be able to apply and view the Position Description. We encourage you to be your authentic self in your application. We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas; we are looking for people who are willing to learn.
Applications close: Sunday 3rd November 2024
If you would like further information about the role or for any other questions about the recruitment process, you can contact us at human.resources@ero.govt.nz
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process. Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.