Finance Business Partner

Location: Auckland, New Zealand — Grafton Campus; blended office and home-based work

Salary: NZ$96,000–NZ$104,000 per annum plus incentives and benefits, depending on experience.

Company

UniServices is the hirify.global’s research commercialisation and growth team, connecting research, innovation, and industry.

What you will do

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports and commentary for decision-making.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Support internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Improve reporting and analysis processes and contribute to dashboards and financial visibility tools.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Working towards or completion of a CA, CPA, or CIMA qualification.
• 2–3 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, including modelling and data analysis.
• Commercial acumen, attention to detail, prioritisation, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across finance and shared services teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday Adaptive.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the superannuation scheme.
• Eye-testing and glasses subsidies, plus discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.
• Supportive, culturally diverse workplace with flexible office and home-based working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and long-service recognition.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and CV through the university website by Sunday 6 September 2026.
• Applications are not accepted by email.