Finance Business Partner

About UsWe're a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to transform ourselves and empower New Zealanders to live their healthiest lives.With almost a million members in our care, we are New Zealand's leading health insurer.We have an unstoppable focus, delivering outstanding experiences to our members in their time of need. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey and in return for your extraordinary talent, we'll provide a high performing values-based team environment where people are at our heart.About The RoleAs a Finance Business Partner, you will be involved in optimising performance outcomes and driving improvement initiatives within the Decision Support team. This involves providing timely and accurate information and advice to support effective financial management and decision-making.This is a 12-month contract covering parental leave.Responsibilities Also IncludeSupporting the financial planning process by partnering with the business to achieve financial and member outcome targets and understanding industry trendsEnsuring financial implications are understood from a governance perspective and adhering to accounting policies are crucialCollaboration with Financial Control and Actuarial functions as necessaryChallenging the status quo and fostering a culture of continuous improvementBuilding trusted relationships and championing collaborative ways of working to achieve overall objectives are also key aspects of the role.About YouExposure to working in a business partnering capacityStrong mathematical and numerical proficiencyStrong modelling skills using excel or other systemsAbility to effectively prioritise and manage workloadsAbility to use data to identify underlying trends to support decision making and problem solveStrong communication skills, both written and oral Ability to build and maintain effective relationshipsRelevant qualification, e.g., commerce/finance, economics, actuarial or relatedExperience in financial services (Exposure to insurance preferred) Experience providing advice and insightExposure to Tech1 and PowerBi Ngākau nui. Āhurutanga. Tikanga.Join a proud diverse team, that's always there, always real, always true. If you thrive in a caring, honest and open culture, we think you’ll love working with us.Based at our Auckland office Te Kupenga, we offer an excellent work/life balance. You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas and be part of an amazing values-based culture where people are at its heart.You will be able to participate in aspects of our employee wellness programme to help empower you and your whānau to live your healthiest livesAt Southern Cross, our strength is our people. Your wellbeing shines through every aspect of your work.Our commitment to LGBTQIA+ and minority communities is reflected in our culture, and we run a regular Diversity and Inclusion Forum to help ensure this continues to flourish.If you share our commitment and passion, then apply now!