Job Description: Te Ratonga Ahumoni | Financial Services Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Full-time 37.5 hours per weekFixed term for two years At the University of Canterbury (UC) you will be part of a dynamic, world class organisation. The University is embarking on an exciting transformation journey to replace our Financial and People & Culture ERP systems. During this period of change, we are seeking an experienced Finance Shared Services Manager to lead and support the finance BAU function, while the current Manager is dedicated to the ERP project. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do This is a fixed term role for a two-year period reporting through to the Director of Finance.  As the Finance Shared Services Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance shared services team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and efficiency during a period of significant transformation. This is a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in people management and change leadership will drive the team’s success as we prepare for the implementation of our new ERP system. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the finance shared services team, ensuring effective performance and developmentOversee and optimise core finance processes to maintain service deliveryPlay a key role in change management, preparing the team for the transition to the new ERP systemCollaborate closely with the ERP project team to align finance operations with future system requirementsEngage and communicate effectively with both, internal and external key stakeholders across the business to support finance-related activities and ERP developments. Mōu | Who You Are We are looking for a highly experienced, proactive and people-focused leader with: Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within shared servicesStrong people management skills with a passion for coaching and developing teamsA solid understanding of finance processes and financial controlExperience with change management and the ability to lead a team through periods of transformationERP system experience is a plus, especially related to system transitions or implementationsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With The role of Financial Services is to provide central procurement, accounting insight, business partnering and a shared service function. The unit provides a high-quality service while developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external customers. For more information on UC’s strategy and planning, annual reports and more click here.  Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here. We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit The closing date for this position is: 6 October 2024 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected] You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered. Job Details Reference # 22322 Posted on 23 Sep 2024 Closes on 06 Oct 2024 23:59 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Finance Job level(s) Management Work type(s) Fixed term full-time More details (document) Finance Shared Services Manager PD 2024.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4 Posted: 23/09/2024