Financing Planning Manager, Council Controlled Organisations.

Would you like play a key role in Auckland's future and have an opportunity to work at one of the largest and most diverse groups in New Zealand? If so, this could be the job for you!

We are seeking a highly-experienced senior finance professional to engage with senior and executive managers at the seven major subsidiaries that deliver a wide range of critical council services such as transport and water services.

You will lead the group-wide processes for preparing, reviewing and analysing these organisations' budgets as part of Auckland Council's overall financial planning process. You will negotiate budget changes and variations to performance targets, as well as proactively managing complex financial issues to support decision-making and demonstrate value for money to the residents and ratepayers of Auckland.

The Auckland Council group, comprising of the parent and its seven major subsidiaries, has assets in excess of $35 billion, annual operating expenditure budgets of $3 billion, and annual capital expenditure budgets of $1.5 billion. Consolidating this prospective financial information presents new challenges to the finance team every day. Negotiating the intricacies of complicated funding structures, legislative frameworks, and governance arrangements requires both flexible thinking and attention-to-detail.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven financial leadership and negotiation skills, preferably with a background in managing budget consolidation processes for a large, complex group. You will have strong communication skills and be passionate about delivering to a high standard.

Ideally, you will be degree qualified with a minimum of ten years experience in a finance or commercial area and a minimum of five years of financial leadership experience.

If you have the right background for this position and enjoy a challenge and working under pressure, this is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in making Auckland the world's most liveable city.

In return, we can offer you a great location based in Auckland CBD, a great and friendly work environment, excellent career development opportunities, and a chance to work for an organisation where you can personally make a real difference, so apply now!

To apply for this job, please go to our job site, www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/careers and enter the job code 40638.

Applications for this position close Sunday, 11 November 2012.