Senior Management Accountant

About Us

At Northpower, we don't just provide essential infrastructure we empower communities, industries, and people to thrive.

Behind our operational success is a strong, commercially focused finance team that turns numbers into insights and insights into action.

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei 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 over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Role Responsibilities

We're on the lookout for a confident and capable Senior Management Accountant to take full ownership of our month-end process, partner with operations, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

This is a high impact role where your financial expertise will directly influence tactical decisions and strategic outcomes.

Lead the monthly revenue accrual and WIP process, ensuring integrity of project margins, P&L and financial data.

Review and post adjustment journals for revenue and cost to maintain accuracy and completeness.

Deliver comprehensive monthly reporting packs, with balance sheet and capital expenditure reconciliations and insightful analysis.

Manage the AR ledger and drive proactive cash collection strategies.

Review and resolve aged purchase orders, ensuring financial housekeeping is on point.

Review and maintain inventory levels, understanding aged levels per branch.

Manage one direct report of Management Accountant.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Modelling

Collaborate with Delivery and Ops Managers on quarterly forecasts, updating financial models and reporting packs.

Support the Commercial Manager with the annual budget process, from P&L to balance sheet and ROCE models.

Update cash flow forecasts to support business decision making.

Review annual price escalations and update cost / sell rates in JDE accordingly.

Commercial Partnering & Leadership

Be the go-to finance partner for Delivery and Operations teams, providing visibility into performance and outcomes.

Role model Northpower's values in all interactions and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Support the Commercial Manager with audit preparation, reporting, and ad hoc projects.

Strengthen our brand through professionalism, clarity, and commercial insight.

Continuous Improvement

Champion finance-driven improvements in cost management, invoicing, WIP, inventory, and debtor processes.

Contribute to the implementation of audit findings and system enhancements.

Seek out and act on opportunities for professional and business development.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience in management accounting, ideally in a project or service-based industry.

Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling.

Confidence working with ERP systems; JDE experience highly regarded.

Finance / CA / CPA qualification (or equivalent).

Knowledge of Power Query and PowerBi an advantage.

A continuous improvement mindset and a drive to add value.

Excellent communication skills and a passion for partnering with operations.

Apply Now

At Northpower, you'll be part of a team that puts people first, values your expertise, and gives you the freedom to shape real business outcomes.

If you're ready to take ownership, drive improvement, and grow your career in a dynamic, future-focused organisation we want to hear from you.

Don't miss out – apply now at our career's website using #REQ

Your success story begins here.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.

Send in your interest early.

Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference.

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa.

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