This position sits within the Finance Group where we deliver the financial strategy and governance for the organisation.  

Join our dynamic Finance Group as a leader in delivering financial strategy and systems that drive our organisation's success.

Take charge of refining and improving our financial systems to enhance processes, support strategic decision-making, and implement impactful strategies. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, make a meaningful impact, and elevate your career in financial systems.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

As the Financial Systems Manager, you’ll help Council’s systems run more smoothly, make smarter decisions, and embrace fresh ideas to meet future needs. You’ll lead a small team of five, including working closely with the Master Data Lead to build a solid setup for keeping data accurate and reliable, following Council’s strategy.

You’ll be someone your team looks up to, showing them better ways to work and helping them grow and perform at their best. It’s all about creating a positive vibe and delivering great results for the Finance Team and the whole organisation.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Keep Council’s financial processes in check, legal, and risk-free.
• Make sure the roadmap for financial systems lines up with Council’s strategy.
• Help shape and update financial systems to meet changing needs.
• Build an awesome team that knows their stuff when it comes to financial systems and data.
• Pitch in to improve the master data framework and financial data setup.
• Put standards and processes in place to keep data in tip-top shape and help the business take charge of their areas.
• Act as a key player in projects, ensuring financial and audit processes are consistently followed and compliance is maintained.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity until May 2026.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

You’ll bring a proven ability to think outside the box, stay true to your values, work well with others, and get stuff done. You understand that having the right mindset is key to performance—and you know how to help yourself and your team grow in this area.

What you'll need:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• At least 10 years of experience in accounting and systems.
• Experience contributing to change management at a high level.
• Sharp analytical skills and solid business instincts.
• Strong communication skills to connect with a wide range of people.
• A track record of successfully leading major projects or programs.
• The ability to work independently, stay ahead of the game, and manage your workload.
• Be a member of CAANZ (preferred but not essential)

Ideally, have worked in local government or a similarly complex environment (nice to have but not a deal-breaker).

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $130K dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the position description.
• Click apply.
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 12/05/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.