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Finance Business Partner
Avanti Finance is growing – fast
We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.
We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.
If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you’ll be the go‑to finance expert for key business areas, with a strong focus on project reporting and operational delivery. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll “do the doing” alongside leaders - using data to tell a clear story, challenge thinking, and shape decisions that matter.
You will:
- Build trusted partnerships with executives and business leaders to deliver operational and project insights.
- Collaborate on budgets, forecasts and KPIs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
- Provide clear financial analysis and insights to support decision-making on projects and initiatives.
- Deliver analysis on project spend and drive accountability on ocst management and benefit tracking.
- Produce KPI dashboards and reporting that link operational performance to financial outcomes.
- Deliver commentary and actionable insights to help leaders improve results and manage risks.
- Support the Head of FP&A, CFO, and Executive team with modelling, projections and scenario analysis.
- Identify risks and opportunities through close collaboration with finance and operational teams.
- Build financial models to assess new products, market expansion and strategic initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement by streamlining and standardising processes.
- CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification or working towards it.
- 5+ years’ experience in financial/business analysis, reporting or commercial finance - financial services experience is a plus.
- Confident communication skills to talk numbers across all business units, influencing decisions and building trust.
- Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis, with advanced Excel and familiarity with Power BI.
- Ability to turn raw data into clear insights and communicate complex information simply.
- A mindset driven by continuous improvement and a belief in being proactive and hands-on, with an agile, resilient and positive approach
- Commitment to integrity, compliance and risk management.
What's in it for me?
Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following your initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books, and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages but as we all know there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential, while feeling supported, valued and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Fresh fruit, Healthy Food Guide Memberships, and increased Kiwisaver match is there for you to feel good from the inside out.
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Our values keep us grounded
Even as we scale, our values remain our compass:
* People First: We care deeply – for our team, our customers, our partners, and our communities. This is a place where you’re supported to show up as yourself and do your best work.
* Relentlessly Helpful: We roll up our sleeves and make things happen. Whether it’s helping a customer, an introducer, a teammate, or your own career, we’re here to make the impossible possible.
* Do What’s Right: No shortcuts. No ego. Just doing the right thing, every time. Trust and transparency are at the heart of how we do business.
We’re building a workplace where people are challenged, supported, and inspired to do their best work – because when our people thrive, so does our business.
At Avanti, you’ll be joining a team that’s as ambitious as it is grounded in purpose. We’re not just growing fast – we’re growing to be the best.
Come be part of something that’s making a real difference.
Respectfully, no agencies please.