To excel in this role, you will have solid financial skills, excellent grasp of business needs and key drivers. Experience in large, complex organisations will be an advantage.

To be successful, strong analytical skills combined with a methodical, systematic approach and efficient time management will be essential.

The role
Based in either Whangarei or Auckland – East Tamaki, the role is varied, and your responsibilities will include to:

• Complete month-end Group reporting and generate insightful reports to aid our managerial planning
• Support with designing, maintaining and transforming various financial models used by the Group Commercial Team
• Support the business by providing financial planning and analytics; identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and drive finance business partnering
• Assist with corporate budgeting and forecasting
• Dive into exciting projects as required, contributing financial expertise to drive success.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting as reasonably required

Integral to this role is the ability to manage duties to meet reporting deadlines, a desire to improve and promote a shared understanding of outcomes, accuracy and have an eye for detail.

What’s in it for you?
We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing our people with genuine life and work balance. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

- In-house well-being programme- a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services

• Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
• A variety of retail discounts and benefits
• Opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects
• Commitment to professional development and growth
• A friendly, supportive team and a workplace where people are valued and appreciated
• Discounted gym membership
• A flexible work arrangement

About you
This is a busy role with tight deadlines, it goes without saying you will be resilient and comfortable dealing with people at all levels . You will have a natural flair to build, maintain robust relations and engage with key stakeholders as well as influence improvement and change. You will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in finance, commerce or business management. CA qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years with relevant post-qualification experience either in a medium to large commercial entity or CA firm Skills
• A high level of skill with suite of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel to Power Query and VBA level, to create easy to use financial modelling and support existing business models.
• A keen eye for detail that ensures accuracy in financial analysis
• A firm understanding of financial statements including P & L, cash flow, and balance sheets.
• Experience working on systems like JDE, Power Bi will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); strong interpersonal and collaborative working relationships with diverse people

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers

Get in touch!
If you’re looking to take the next step in a rewarding role and feel inspired to join a value-based culture of care….direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1385.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).