Join Northpower as our next Financial Transaction Manager, where you’ll lead key finance operations that keep our business running smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on financial management with leadership, process improvement, and strategic delivery.

About the role:
As the Financial Transaction Manager, you’ll oversee the Accounts Payable, Treasury, and wider Finance Transaction functions. You’ll ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial processing while driving improvements in systems, reporting, and team performance.
You’ll also play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, and contributing to Northpower’s financial strategy.

What you’ll do
- Lead and support the AP and Treasury teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Oversee reconciliations, payment approvals, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Manage AR administration, credit card processes, and payee changes.
- Act as system administrator and SME for JDE and Coupa, ensuring smooth integrations and supporting automation initiatives.
- Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly reports, identifying insights and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with the Group Financial Controller on financial strategy, project delivery, and continuous improvement.

About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CA qualification preferred.
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in finance or accounting, ideally in AP/AR management or financial control.
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems (JDE, Coupa or similar) and process improvement.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

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

We are 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 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch! 
Bring your financial expertise, precision, and problem-solving skills, and we’ll provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Apply now via #REQ1702 and take a key role in managing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting Northpower’s financial operations all while helping shape the business.

New Zealand work rights are required for the role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.