BI & System Optimisation Specialist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. 

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

OneFinance is responsible for delivering customer-centric financial management, partnering support, and advice to facilitate the efficient operation and performance of the University, ensuring appropriate governance and controls to protect the University’s assets, reputation, and financial viability.

Join a new team of inspired and innovative professionals working together to improve the finance function of the University and enhance people's working lives.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This role will assist in the development and implementation of standardized financial systems and technologies, including business intelligence models, data warehousing schemas, and financial planning models and reports.

The role will develop close working relationships with key finance and business stakeholders to define needs, build business cases for investment, and oversee the implementation of projects. It will also act as an advisor to the Automation & Improvement Manager in developing and growing a culture of change focused on customer and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Planning: Review, analyse and evaluate business needs, with respect to changing financial systems, to provide digitally enabled customer-centric services. Act as the subject matter expert in financial performance and systems optimisation, including Business Intelligence (BI) and Planning tools.
• Operational Activities: Provide tools and systems for effective decision-making analysis, define needs, prioritize changes, build business cases, and oversee project implementation. Manage system enhancements, ensure financial data integrity, and consult with stakeholders to understand future needs.
• Continuous Improvement and Change - Work with the OneFinance and other finance functional teams to identify and then implement initiatives that will optimize performance via enhanced systems and automation on a continuous improvement programme.
• Culture, capability, development, and training - Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, deliver proactive and customer-friendly financial management, and promote a "one team" culture. Partner with management to achieve objectives and engage in training and development opportunities.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. The ideal salary range is $130,000-$142,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of aligning with the overarching strategies of the team and effectively implementing desired initiatives.

You will have significant experience in process and system improvement, management accounting, or financial reporting within large, complex organisations. As a leading expert in financial performance and systems optimisation, you should have strong Business Intelligence (BI) and Planning tools experience. Your background includes implementing finance systems and working constructively with multiple stakeholders to build strong working relationships. You are well-versed in using or implementing large-scale financial or informational software, such as Workday, MicroStrategy, Oracle, or SAP.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• A high standard of computer literacy with advanced Excel, BI Systems, and financial modelling skills.
•  Excellent communications and relationship building experience.
• Work well as part of a team and be able to work individually as required.
• Self-motivator with strong organisational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 11th May, 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz