Who we are Vector is leading the transformation of the energy sector, to create a new energy future and owns New Zealand’s leading provider of electricity and gas metering services. The business trades as Vector Metering. We’re on a mission to reinvent the way homes, cities and communities are powered. Vector Metering has installed over 1.6 million electricity smart meters in New Zealand and Australia, owns over 200,000 gas meters and is the market leader in metering to the commercial and industrial sector.About the role
Our Finance Business Partner is a key member of the Vector Metering business team, reporting directly into Vector’s Group Manager Finance, Competitive Market.
Working closely with the business and leadership team you will provide financial leadership, commercial insights on business performance, strategic and tactical insights on business opportunities. You will also provide support on budgeting, forecasting, reporting and leading a small management accounting team. In addition to this, a big focus of this role will be on the Australian market to deliver the next phase of its growth while constantly managing challenges.
Other deliverables for this role –
Develop strong working relationships with the Competitive Markets Leadership team and their divisions to enable the Finance team to engage, support and challenge the divisions around financial performance and tactical initiatives
Evaluate and provide commercial support to the wider team with competitor assessment and strategy development in Australia and NZ* * Role can be based in either Auckland or WellingtonWho we are looking for
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
Must have a relevant Chartered Accountant qualifications
Knowledge of SAP or equivalent
Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
Highly developed leadership skills, credibility, and integrity
5+ years’ experience in a senior finance role. Ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders
An in-depth understanding of management, financial, regulatory, and tax reporting
Significant commercial acumenWhat we can offer you
We take pride in our vision and values, working together to create a new energy future.
You'll be joining a dynamic company that provides the ideal career environment for individuals with high calibre experience and skills. You'll be offered a competitive salary, a range of great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and make a real difference in a supportive, high-performing team.
Vector engages a workforce made up of individuals with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.
We welcome applications from all individuals.
