Financial Controller

Ethical Power New Zealand; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Medical insurance

Résumé du poste

Ethical Power New Zealand is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function during parental leave. This hands-on leadership role reports to the NZ Managing Director and collaborates with the UK CFO to manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and compliance for NZ operations and subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will bring 6–8 years of senior accounting experience, CAANZ qualification, NZ IFRS expertise, and a proven ability to lead project

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong NZ IFRS knowledge and audit exposure.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or project-based businesses desirable.
• CAANZ qualification is required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting for NZ entities and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate consolidated reporting for the NZ group and reporting to the UK parent.
• Prepare annual financial statements under NZ IFRS RDR.
• Coordinate first-year external audit and manage auditor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with NZ tax obligations (GST, income tax, PAYE, FBT).
• Work with project managers to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Lead weekly cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across the NZ business.

Connaissances

CAANZ Chartered Accountant

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

Excel proficient

Formation

Chartered Accountant qualification (CAANZ)

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Ethical Power New Zealand is an independent vertically integrated renewables company operating globally. We work across the entire project lifecycle. Our mission is to maximise the potential of capturing and using clean power for all stakeholders, while staying true and committed to our values.

As a turnkey EPC provider, we are building some of New Zealand's largest solar farms.

About the role - fixed term parental leave cover (through to January 2028)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to oversee the finance function of Ethical Power New Zealand and its subsidiaries during a period of parental leave.

Reporting directly to the New Zealand Managing Director and liaising with the UK Ethical Power CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and statutory compliance across the New Zealand business.

The role will provide financial oversight of the Company's renewable energy construction projects, including project cost valuation reporting, profitability analysis, cashflow management and commercial support to project delivery teams. The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance leader who can manage competing priorities, maintain strong financial controls and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting for EPNZ and its subsidiaries
• Manage consolidated financial reporting for the NZ group and reporting to the UK parent
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS RDR
• Coordinate a first year external audit and manage relationships with external accountants and auditors
• Ensure compliance with NZ tax obligations, including GST, income tax, PAYE and FBT
• Work closely with project managers and the operations team to oversee project budgeting, forecasting and financial performance
• Oversee weekly short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the NZ business
• Manage and support the Senior Accountant, providing oversight of day-to-day finance operations
• Act as the primary finance contact for the NZ Managing Director, leadership team and UK Group Finance

About you

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) or equivalent.
• Minimum 6-8 years relevant accounting experience, including experience in a Financial Controller/Finance Manager or a similar senior finance role
• Strong understanding of NZ IFRS, financial statement preparation, consolidation and audit processes
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or project-based businesses highly desirable
• Experience reporting within a subsidiary or multinational group desirable
• Experience in project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and profitability analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial accounting and reporting systems
• Commercially minded, proactive, hands-on, organised and able to work independently
• Team player who works at pace

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Medical insurance

If you are a motivated and commercially minded Financial Controller seeking a hands-on role within an established and growing renewable energy business, we would welcome your application.

Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand permanent residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.