• Act as lead financial adviser to corporate and retail leadership.
• Drive financial governance and data-driven decision support.
• Partner with the Executive Committee on strategic outcomes and challenges.

The Company

Our client is a leading financial services organisation operating across the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation is focused on innovation, data modernisation, and delivering customer-centric solutions. It is committed to exceptional service for its customers and communities while fostering an environment where employees can grow and progress.

The Role

As the Senior Finance Partner, you serve as the key interface between Finance and business units, partnering closely with leadership teams to provide strategic, insight-driven support beyond traditional finance. Reporting to the Head of Finance Partnering, you leverage deep business understanding to identify opportunities, manage risks, and support enterprise-wide decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor and strategic partner to General Managers and the Executive Committee, providing fact-based insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Drive financial performance across the Corporate and Retail segments by identifying internal and external opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes for your segments, delivering forward-looking insights that drive sustainable performance.
• Provide oversight on financial governance and risk management, working closely with People and Risk colleagues to drive holistic business change.
• Lead and mentor a direct report, fostering a high-performance culture and building technical capability within the team.
• Build and utilise strategic relationships across the organisation to facilitate networking and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications (bachelor's or higher) in Business, Accounting, or Economics are essential.
• Professional certification with CPA PNG or an equivalent international body is required.
• Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting roles, ideally within financial services or a complex corporate environment.
• Proven ability to apply strategic thinking and planning tools to help the team to create and execute strategic priorities.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and ERP systems, with a strong commitment to standards of excellence.
• Advanced ability to present complex technical and financial information to diverse stakeholders, including senior executive engagement.

To apply for this position, interested candidates are asked to submit:

• A cover letter addressing key criteria of the role
• An updated CV in Microsoft Word format, outlining employment history, educational qualifications, and listing three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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