Finance Business Analyst
Southern Cross Health Insurance · Auckland ·
- Category
- Business analysis
The Finance Business Analyst will support the Decision Support team by preparing financial reports, managing planning cycles, and improving data models. The role involves collaborating with various business units to drive financial decision-making using tools like Excel, with potential for growth into business partnering.
About us
Southern Cross Health Insurance is shaping a healthier Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is simple: empowering our members to live well for longer. We're here to give peace of mind through timely access to quality care, inspire healthier living, and lead positive change across the health system. As a New Zealand-owned, member-based organisation, we're building a future where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do -- delivering exceptional value for our members and creating an environment where our people thrive.
Now is an exciting time to join us. You'll be part of a high-performing, values-driven team where people are at the heart of everything we do -- and in return for your talent, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make an impact, and be proud of the difference your work makes.
About the role
Southern Cross Health Insurance is guided by purpose, powered by people and technology. We're here to help almost one million members across Aotearoa New Zealand live well for longer – work with real scale, real responsibility, and a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Our Decision Support team is a high performing team that moves at pace, and we're looking for a proactive Finance Business Analyst to join us. This is a great opportunity for an established analyst who has built solid foundations in financial planning, reporting and analysis, and is ready to take ownership of how things are done – with a clear pathway to develop into business partnering and more forward-looking commercial work over time.
About the role
Reporting into the Decision Support team, you'll prepare reporting and analysis that supports effective financial management and decision-making, while owning and improving the data, models and processes that underpin our reporting.
We’re evolving our ways of working, so you'll need to be comfortable working through ambiguity when the path is not always clear.
This role will evolve with you. As you demonstrate capability, there will be opportunities to take on more forward-looking analysis and develop towards a business partnering career path.
What you'll do
Supporting the delivery of the annual business planning, quarterly forecasting and monthly management reporting processes
Preparing reporting and analysis to assist in effective financial management and decision-making
Working with a portfolio of business units across sales, marketing and value streams
Responding to ad hoc analysis requests with curiosity, initiative and attention to detail, even when the brief isn't fully defined
Owning and improving the data, models and processes that underpin our reporting
Bringing a genuine passion for continuous improvement – proactively identifying opportunities to streamline, automate and reduce manual effort across our processes, rather than waiting to be asked
What you'll bring
A relevant qualification, e.g., accounting, commerce / finance, economics or related
Proven experience in a finance analyst or similar role, with a solid understanding of how the general ledger, budgeting and financial planning processes work
Hands-on experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or planning cycles
Strong Excel skills and the ability to use data to identify trends and solve problems
Exposure to sales and marketing functions (a bonus, not a requirement)
The learning agility to pick up new systems – experience with TechnologyOne, Power BI or SQL is an advantage
Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication, both verbal and written
Proactive and comfortable moving at pace, with the initiative to progress work without needing every answer to be clear-cut before you start
The ability to effectively prioritise and manage your workload, shifting between tasks when required
Why join us
We're building something worth joining. Our teams are growing, our employer brand is gaining real traction in market, and the way we show up for our members and each other is being noticed. This momentum has also been reflected externally – in 2026, Southern Cross placed 8th in the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index and 5th in New Zealand for Trust.
Who we are
Ngākau nui. Āhurutanga. Tikanga.
Join a proud, diverse team that's always there, always real, always true. If you thrive in a caring, honest and open culture, we think you'll love working with us.
We know our team's culture and wellbeing drive us forward. That's why we prioritise not only professional development but opportunities to thrive personally. We offer exceptional work/life balance, and our people are encouraged – and rewarded – for living well.
Southern Cross employee benefits include:
Five days of wellbeing leave per year
Health insurance for you and your immediate whānau
Life insurance cover and discounts on pet and travel insurance
Extra parental leave benefits and financial wellbeing support
Participation in our workplace wellbeing programme
The option to purchase flexi leave for study, volunteering, or supporting your whānau
An annual volunteer day to contribute to a cause with your team
This role is Auckland based. While we appreciate interest from candidates in other locations, we're unfortunately not able to consider remote options. Have questions? Check out our FAQs for help with the application and recruitment process.
We are proud to have taken the Pride Pledge, reflecting our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We also facilitate an active, employee‑led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum, which includes our Rainbow Network, Māori Network, Pasifika Collective, and Neurodiversity and Whānau Support networks.
If you share our commitment and passion, we'd love to hear from you.