Are you a commercially minded accounting professional looking for an exciting opportunity to influence financial outcomes in the energy sector?
Our business is growing, and we’re lifting our commercial and finance team to further support new business and capitalise on improvement opportunities. We’re looking for a motivated and switched on finance professional with a passion for business partnering and enhancing outcomes for the business through your efforts.
The Opportunity
At Northpower, our people are at the heart of our success. As a Senior Management Accountant, you'll work closely with our Commercial Manager and key stakeholders to drive forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting, and financial performance.
In this commercially focused role, you will:
-Deliver timely and relevant financial reporting and insights
-Drive improved strategic decision-making through data-led performance visibility
-Prepare accurate monthly accounts for assigned business units
-Provide in-depth financial and commercial commentary and analysis to business unit managers
-Maintain tight control over Work-In-Progress and Debtor balances to drive strong cash performance
-Support operational managers in preparing forecasts and new business projections
-Challenge assumptions and ensure decisions are backed by sound financial and commercial analysis
-Collaborate with national commercial managers on data and reporting initiatives
-Contribute to solving business challenges, improving performance, and enhancing decision-making processes
What’s in it for you?
-Competitive salary and employee benefits
-Opportunity to work in a commercially strategic role with operational impact
-A high-performing, collaborative work environment
-Ongoing development and support for professional growth
-Group discounted medical insurance
-Retail and fitness discounts via the Boost app
-Flexible work options and onsite parking
-Wellbeing-focused culture and safety-first environment
Who we’re looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
-Experience in a finance or accounting role, experience in a large organisation will be viewed favourably.
-Qualification in Accounting or Finance (preferably CA/CPA)
-Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
-Experience preparing monthly accounts, and supporting budgets and forecasts
-Strong numerical, and analytical, skills
-Excellent communication, stakeholder and time management skills
-Ability to work independently and within a team
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 17 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 your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #REQ1668.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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
