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You’ll take ownership of the financial view across the programme, partnering with Programme and Technology leaders to provide the commercial insight and constructive challenge needed to support sound investment and delivery decisions.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLead the financial management of a large, multi-year digital investment\nOwn budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and financial reporting\nTrack investment performance, benefits and financial outcomes\nTranslate complex programme activity into clear, actionable insights\nIdentify financial risks, cost pressures and forecast variances early\nSupport programme prioritisation and funding decisions\nMaintain strong financial control and governance across the programme\nNā tāu rourou | What will you bring?\nYou’ll bring strong programme finance and commercial capability, ideally gained within a large transformation, technology or enterprise change environment. You’ll be comfortable getting into the detail while also being able to step back, identify what matters and clearly communicate your insights to senior stakeholders.\nYou’ll also bring:\nStrong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience\nExperience managing financials across complex transformation or technology programmes\nStrong project accounting knowledge, including capitalisation, OPEX and benefits tracking\nStrong commercial judgement with the confidence to challenge and influence\nExperience managing costs across multiple initiatives, vendors and delivery streams\nAbility to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights\nAdvanced Excel skills and experience with finance and reporting systems\nRelevant finance qualification, with banking or financial services experience desirable\nWestpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac\nImmersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:\n4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best\nAdditional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year\nBanking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme\nCareer growth - we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers\nGenerous parental leave - and top up government paid parental leave\nSchool holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday\n2 Volunteer days per year\nKo mātou tēnei | Our Organisation\nAt 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.\nWhat 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!\nTono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!\nApply today with your CV and Cover Letter.\nThe 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. 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