About Us:

The Unison Group consists of specialist companies delivering critical network and energy solutions, including the electricity networks of Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua, New Zealand's leading distribution transformer manufacturing company, an electrical switchgear business and a product solutions group focusing on developing world leading asset management and monitoring solutions. Our vision is to enable our communities' sustainable energy future.

Centralines Limited (‘Centralines') is a separate Electricity Distribution Business that owns and operates the network in the Central Hawkes Bay region. Unison provides services, including financial management, to Centralines under a Managed Services Agreement (‘MSA').

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Finance Manager - Centralines. This role sits within the Unison Finance team, reporting to the Head of Group Finance with a dotted reporting line to the General Manager Centralines.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week. You will split your time between our Hastings office, and Centralines' office in Waipukurau.

As the Finance Manager - Centralines you will lead the finance and administration function for Centralines Limited, under the MSA with Unison. You will be responsible for

• Compliance with statutory, legal and regulatory obligations,
• Prudent financial management of shareholder investments, and
• Promoting best financial practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the integrity of the Centralines financial information systems and processes.
• Prepare monthly board reports, half yearly and annual financial statements.
• Manage AP, AR, Credit Control and Payroll functions.
• Facilitate preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Lead financial strategy development.
• Present financial insights and strategic recommendations at Board meetings.
• Oversee coordination of the Audit and Risk Committee
• Support the Pricing Manager to develop Centralines network pricing strategies.

What We Are Looking For:

• You will be a tertiary qualified Chartered Accountant.
• You will have a minimum of 8 years in finance roles, ideally working with medium/large companies.
• You will have the ability to take full ownership of the end-to-end finance function, including preparation and presentation of financial and management reports, while ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic alignment.
• You will have excellent communication skills at all levels, including Board Members, Senior Management and Trust Members.
• Financial modelling and data analysis skills.

A full job description is available on our website.

We also understand that great performance comes from great people. As a valued team member, you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• A safe and enjoyable workplace, where your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.
• Working to industry best practices, with modern tools and equipment.
• Life, Trauma and Income Protection insurance.
• Health insurance for you, and discounted rates for your family.
• $460 per year Dress for your day clothing allowance.
• Company iPhone.
• $200 per year wellbeing subsidy.
• Ongoing training and development.

We will be interviewing candidates as they come through, and this job listing may close early without notice. So, if this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, then apply today!

Unison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.