About the role:

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our busy Finance team. Our team is responsible for the day-to-day finance function, providing support to the business in the strategic and operational leadership of MainPower and its Group entities.

As an important member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to support both internal operations and external requirements across the Company and its subsidiaries. This role plays a critical part in the weekly and monthly reporting cycles, including the full month-end process—preparing journals, performing reconciliations and ensuring data integrity. A significant focus is placed on managing a high-volume fixed asset register, including disposals, capitalisations and revaluations. The role also contributes to the preparation of annual budgets, year-end financials and audit processes, while supporting continuous improvement in forecasting, financial modelling and budgeting practices. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining general ledger reconciliations, journals and accruals
• Preparation of monthly reports for Network and Field Services including financial and commercial analysis
• Supporting department managers with forecasting
• Maintaining current and accurate fixed asset registers ensuring compliance with relevant account standards etc.
• Contributing to preparation of the annual budget alongside the Finance Business Partner Manager

About you:

You’re an experienced accountant who thrives on partnering with business units to support their accounting and reporting needs. You’ll communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and be able to juggle deadline driven tasks alongside ongoing business requirements.  

Additionally, you will bring:

• Either a CA or CPA qualification or be in pursuit of a CA or CIMA qualification
• Proven experience in an intermediate or senior accounting role
• A self-starter with strong analytical and excel skills
• Enthusiastic, driven, professional, and approachable with good relationship building skills
• Enjoy thinking outside of the box and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment. We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site. In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles. Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

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Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can contribute to our team.

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.