About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to provide financial support to our Fibre business. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner – New Business and the wider Fibre team, delivering timely insights that support sound commercial decision‑making and strategic outcomes.
You’ll be involved across month‑end and year‑end processes, financial and regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and the analysis of financial data to improve business performance. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with the business and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end processing and reporting, including meaningful budget variance analysis
- Assist with annual regulatory Information Disclosure and support statutory and regulatory audit processes
- Support budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities
- Provide in‑depth financial analysis and develop reporting tools to support managerial planning and commercial decisions
- Partner with the Fibre leadership and operational teams to improve financial capability and outcomes
- Contribute to internal audits and identify opportunities for process and system improvements
- Role model organisational behaviours and contribute positively to team culture and brand reputation
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) requirements

About you
You’re analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. You enjoy turning data into insights and thrive in a deadline‑driven environment.

You’ll bring:
- CAANZ (or equivalent) qualification, or currently working towards it
- 1–2 years’ post‑qualification experience in a medium to large commercial organisation or CA firm
- Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
- Proven ability to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
- Great problem‑solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
- Experience with the following is advantageous:
- Commerce Commission / regulatory reporting
- JDE (JD Edwards)

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.

Take the next step in your accounting career with a role that keeps you challenged and growing! Apply now via #REQ1994.

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.