Finance Analyst

About Contact Energy

Contact is focused on helping shape a better future for Aotearoa through energy transition, renewable investment, and connected ways of working. Alongside power, broadband, and mobile services, the business is committed to leaving the country better than it found it.

The company’s approach is guided by tikanga and a strong sense of care for people, communities, and the work being done. Finance is a key enabler of that mission, supporting disciplined reporting, planning, and decision-making with clarity and integrity.

Role overview

This Finance Analyst position is a broad finance role with a strong emphasis on core accounting. The role is responsible for producing dependable financial outputs and also contributing to planning, forecasting, and other finance activities as business needs change.

You will work within a connected finance function that spans planning, reporting, compliance, risk, and strategic work, gaining exposure to how these areas combine to support the organisation’s strategy.

What you will do

• Prepare month-end outputs, financial reports, and compliance deliverables with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Support planning and forecasting processes, and help shape performance reporting and business insight.
• Translate financial information into clear analysis that supports decision-making.
• Work alongside team leads and initiative owners to provide dependable finance support.
• Move between different finance tasks and priorities as business needs evolve.
• Develop strong working relationships across Finance and the wider business through effective communication.
• As experience grows, contribute to finance-related projects and areas such as investment analysis, risk, and assurance.

What you will bring

You are likely to have a solid base in financial accounting and be ready for a role that gives broader exposure to finance and business decision-making. You value structure and accuracy, but you also want to understand the story behind the numbers.

• About 3 years of experience in financial accounting, with audit experience seen as an advantage.
• A strong understanding of reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret financial performance and communicate findings clearly.
• Confidence working with stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
• A proactive, flexible mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A Chartered Accountant qualification, or progress toward one.

Additional information

Contact supports flexible working where it works for the individual, team, and business. The main finance hubs are in Wellington and Auckland, and this role is best suited to someone who can work flexibly from one of those sites to support strong in-person collaboration.

The company offers a range of benefits, including free health insurance, enhanced KiwiSaver contributions, access to Contact shares, an annual payment to support your home setup and wellbeing, a leading parental leave policy, twice-yearly payments toward Contact products for customers, and more.

Applications close on Friday 26th June, and the company encourages early applications.

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered. If you believe you could succeed in the role, you are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed.

The company does not accept CVs from recruitment agencies unless there is a formal agreement in place, and unsolicited CVs may be considered directly without any financial obligation to the agency.

Inclusion and wellbeing

Contact is committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, included, and able to bring their whole selves to work. The organisation aims to reflect the diversity of its customers and communities and uses an inclusive hiring process designed to reduce bias and welcome broad perspectives.

Employee wellbeing is supported through flexible working options, employee network groups, and initiatives that address physical, mental, financial, and emotional wellbeing.