Hybrid Finance Analyst: Planning, Reporting & Insight

Contact Energy; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good to be Home payment

4% KiwiSaver employer contribution

Flexible working

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Contact Energy in Wellington is hiring a Finance Analyst for a generalist accounting role focused on core financial outputs, planning, forecasting, and insight. You’ll join a connected finance team delivering reliable information to support decision making and strategy.

This fixed-term position runs through March 2028, offering flexible working options and a pathway to broaden accounting experience within a values-driven company that cares for its people and communities.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in financial accounting (audit is a bonus).
• Strong foundation in financial reporting, controls and compliance.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate clearly.
• Proactive, adaptable; able to manage competing priorities.
• CA qualification or progress toward one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end, financial reporting, and compliance outputs.
• Support planning and forecasting cycles and performance reporting.
• Provide clear financial information and analysis for decision making.
• Partner with teams to support delivery with reliable finance input.
• Collaborate across finance activities as priorities shift.
• Build trusted relationships across Finance and the wider business.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Controls & compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chartered Accountant in progress

Job description

Contact Energy in Wellington is hiring a Finance Analyst for a generalist accounting role focused on core financial outputs, planning, forecasting, and insight. You’ll join a connected finance team delivering reliable information to support decision making and strategy.

This fixed-term position runs through March 2028, offering flexible working options and a pathway to broaden accounting experience within a values-driven company that cares for its people and communities.