Strategic Finance Partner

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to make a significant impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your strategic insights drive organisational success? ACC is looking for a Strategic Finance Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

About us | Mō mātou

ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.  

You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.  

We're committed to making a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders, and we're seeking a forward-thinking finance professional to help us deliver on this mission.

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi 

This is a role that places you at the heart of our financial strategy, influencing key business decisions and enhancing performance across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Finance Business Partnering, you’ll work closely with Deputy Chief Executives and their leadership teams, serving as a trusted advisor and the critical link between Finance and the broader business. Your insights will guide long-term financial planning, strategic initiatives, and robust governance, ensuring ACC’s financial strategies are aligned with our ambitious goals.

This role has responsibility for the portfolio of work that covers the Strategy Engagement & Prevention and Technology & Data Groups. There are four direct reports to this role. 

What you’ll be doing | Ngā kawenga

• Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing insightful financial analysis and guidance to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.
• Innovative Solutions: Deliver finance business partnering services through a creative and pragmatic approach, developing solutions that address complex business challenges.
• Leadership in Financial Strategy: Provide leadership in strategy development, long-term financial planning, and the creation of performance metrics that align with ACC’s strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate financial planning into the development of strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment opportunities.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure financial strategies incorporate macroeconomic trends, risk management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performance Reporting: Deliver comprehensive, timely, and relevant financial and non-financial reporting to support informed decision-making and strategic direction.
• Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

The appointing salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000 with appointment within the range depending on skills and experience. ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary. 

This is a Wellington based role.

About you | Mōu 

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualification: Essential for guiding financial strategy with expertise.
• Extensive Strategic Finance Experience: Proven track record in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business partnering within large, complex organisations.
• Leadership and Team Development: Experience in leading and developing teams, with the ability to drive performance in a collaborative environment.
• Public Sector Expertise: Understanding of the public sector financial management environment, including government processes and regulations would be a bonus.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Ability to deliver creative, pragmatic solutions to business challenges.
• Influential Leadership: Experience in influencing senior leadership and driving strategic initiatives.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey complex financial information to a diverse audience, including executive-level stakeholders.

At ACC, we offer more than just a job; we offer a career where you can make a real difference. You’ll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking. We provide a supportive environment that encourages growth and development, and we’re committed to helping our people thrive. If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of an organisation that’s making a positive impact on the lives of New Zealanders, apply now!

Working at ACC | Mō ACC 

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:  

• Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. 
• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Applications close Tuesday, 21 October 2025 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application includes a CV and cover letter and clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact HRHelp@acc.co.nz.