Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (Management Accountant)– Fixed Term

Location: Paraparaumu supporting our Service Delivery team

Type: Full-time – Fixed Term until May 2026

Join  Electra's finance team in a pivotal role whilst we navigate change

We are a progressive and innovative trust-owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience. The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve.

At Electra, our values guide everything we do:

• We care about our people – we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana, and support their growth.
• We do the right thing – we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community.
• We think about our future – we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community, and the environment.
• We are one team – we are inclusive, share ideas, and work together to achieve excellence for our community.

Why Join Us?

• Work for a trusted local company that values people, safety, and innovation
• Competitive pay, and a collaborative team making a real impact in our community
• A stable and secure role getting you through Christmas and the New Year

About the Role

We're seeking a Finance Business Partner (Management Accountant)to provide high-quality financial insights, analysis, and advice for our Service Delivery business. You'll play a key role in supporting planning and decision-making, ensuring the integrity of our financial information, and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.

In this role you will:

• Prepare accurate and timely management and month-end reporting, including detailed analysis of costs, assets, and contracting work in progress (WIP)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning processes, including variance analysis and commentary
• Partner with managers and project teams to provide financial advice, insights, and guidance on business performance and improvement opportunities
• Analyse job costing and contracting WIP, ensuring profitability and compliance with IFRS 15 revenue recognition requirements
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets, balance sheets, and project financials, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee stock and inventory control, including stocktake reviews and identifying areas for improvement

About You

You are a CA-qualified (or equivalent qualification) Accountant with a strong grounding in management accounting and business partnering, ideally from an infrastructure, construction or similar business, where you understand job costing, WIP and how to ensure financial information is utilised, for a business like ours.

You are detail-focused, organised, thrive through change, and are comfortable working with complex data and deadlines.

You'll also bring:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using Excel and financial systems (experience with MS Business Central or Navision is a massive bonus)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

What's on Offer

We offer a competitive salary, and stability in this fixed term role through to May, By joining Electra, you'll join a supportive and respectful team where your expertise makes a real difference in powering our communities and ensuring projects remain on track.

Apply today, we're open to an immediate start