Head of Financial Performance and Insights at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Strategy, Analytical Capability, Team Management, Performance Insights, Collaboration, Leadership, Time Management, Prioritization, Influencing, Mentoring, Resilience, Continuous Improvement, Commercial Mindset, Psychological Safety, Stakeholder Management, Reporting

Industry

Banking

Description

Highly visible leadership role Base + 10% superannuation + bonus + range of leading employee benefits Centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available Mō te tūranga | About the Role As Head of Financial Performance & Insights, you’ll lead a high-performing team to deliver timely, accurate, and strategic financial insights that shape decision-making across Westpac NZ and the Westpac Group in Australia. You’ll own the financial targets, forecasting, and month-end processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and performance ambitions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy at the executive level, working closely with senior leaders across both NZ and Australia. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Westpac NZ’s financial strategy and performance, driving the monitoring and analysis of financial outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Your insights will influence key business decisions, and you’ll maintain strategic awareness by tracking competitor activity, industry trends, and regulatory developments. Key responsibilities include: Oversee the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality financial consolidation, reporting, and insights, including preparing compelling reports and presentations for the Board and Executive audiences in both New Zealand and Australia. Build trusted relationships across Westpac NZ and the Westpac Group in Australia, engaging regularly with the Executive Team, CFO, and Finance Leadership Team, and partnering with Finance, Treasury, and other Business Units to ensure consistency and clarity in financial reporting and planning. Lead and develop a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage competing priorities and champion initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency and the quality of financial insights. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? We are looking for an experienced Finance Leader with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to influence at the executive level. Additionally, you will bring: Proven experience in developing and delivering financial strategy within large, complex organisations (banking experience preferred) Strong analytical capability, with a track record of interpreting data and trends to inform strategic decision-making Extensive experience in managing finance teams for a large business unit or enterprise, with a focus on performance and insights Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative, psychologically safe, and high-performing team cultures Skilled in influencing and mentoring senior leaders, including Executive Team members Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a focus on capability development and team engagement High resilience and effectiveness under pressure, with strong time management and prioritisation across multiple deliverables and stakeholders Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (i.e. CA, CPA, CFA etc.) Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 24 October 2025 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing team to deliver strategic financial insights and oversee financial targets and forecasting. Build relationships with senior leaders and ensure alignment with strategic goals across Westpac NZ and the Westpac Group in Australia.