Senior Management Accountant

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity. The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we're evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our established and supportive finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Finance, senior leaders, and cost centre managers, partnering across the organisation to provide expert financial advice and analysis. You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to enable effective decision-making and ensure the Authority's financial objectives are achieved.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy delivering impactful financial insights and solutions, this role is for you.

Key responsibilities

You will support the organisation through the following:

• Partnering with managers and budget holders to provide financial insights, support effective decision-making, and enhance financial capability
• Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance analysis, to inform the Senior Leadership Team, Board, and Audit and Finance Committee
• Supporting the Head of Finance in identifying, monitoring, and managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with statutory and public sector requirements
• Leading initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools, while championing continuous improvement and best practices
• Developing and maintaining educational materials and training to upskill managers on financial planning and reporting

Our ideal candidate

You will bring the following:

• Similar advisory or partnering experience
• Public sector and/or industry experience
• A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in an accounting or finance role
• CA qualification, including membership preferred
• Strong knowledge of finance reporting and planning systems
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• The ability to support and develop team members
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

Why work for us?

The salary for this role starts at $110,000, and we're open to negotiation with the right candidate, based on skills and experience.

We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams.

• A 3% net contribution to your KiwiSaver
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing training, support, and professional development to help you grow
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives including wellbeing and working from home allowances, access to Habit Health and EAP services for you and your whānau
• Regular social events to connect with colleagues across the year

Are you interested?

If you're ready for a challenge and want to help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click "apply now" and complete the online application form including a cover letter.

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/789407_JobDesc.pdf

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close on Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

We may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.