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At Entelar Group we believe information and communications technology (ICT) in all its forms should be seamless, easy and something our customers should never have to worry about. Thats because New Zealanders being able to connect with other New Zealanders and the world is the key to keeping this country working.

From building cell sites and burying the fibre cables that connect our network safely, to ensuring IT hardware and software solutions are tested, distributed, implemented, and maintained, to even making sure our handsets work and are repaired quickly and efficiently, we cover it all. A one-stop shop providing continuous, end-to-end solutions to keep NZ connected – backed by superior service, unequalled expertise and leading technical and engineering know how.

About the Role: 

As the Finance Partner, reporting to the Finance Transformation and Enablement Lead, your role involves ensuring that EGL’s financial information maintains the highest standards and is prepared in a timely manner. You will also be responsible to produce financial accounting, business planning, forecasting, and analytical analysis.

You will enjoy delivering accurate and timely financial accounting, implementing new processes or methods that enhance efficiency, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and contributing to business transformation and automation projects. Building strong relationships across the organization and add value to business operations.

Day to day you will: 

·        Complete the month end and year end process, including journal entries, intercompany and full Balance Sheet reconciliations. 

·        Preparation of accurate and timely financial information and reporting pack, including monthly P&L and commentary.

·        Management of Tax calculations, including GST, FBT and Income Tax.

·        Management of Lease Accounting including posting journals, updating and maintenance of Nomos One platform.

·        Preparation of business budgeting and rolling forecasts, and other reports that are required.

·        Provide accounting support to ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures and the integrity of the financial results of EGL.

·        Leadership in the areas of technical accounting, including managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

·        Ownership of financial systems and operations, ensuring adequate controls are in place to ensure all aspects of compliance are met.

·        Collaborating with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial performance through operational efficiencies.

·        Continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and control.

·        Undertake and support ad hoc, other duties and projects from time to time as appropriate and requested from the business.

·        Be safe - Take all reasonable precautions while at work to ensure your own safety and the safety of your team, contractors and the public. Follow our health and safety procedures and speak up about hazards and any health and safety events (incidents and accidents).

What experience you'll bring: 

·        CA qualified with 5 years post CA commercial experience, ideally with strong technical accounting, cost management and process improvement experience, knowledge of IFRS16 Lease Accounting, key business drivers, and use of business productivity tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Power BI).

·        Business Partnering: Experience in presenting to business leaders. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels with both financial and non-financial managers.

·        Financial Management: Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards and processes.

·        Financial Planning: Experience of budgeting and forecasting, financial and project management in a large and complex environment. Strong use of dashboarding, KPI driver-based reporting to lift performance.

·        Communication. Outstanding communication skills in all formats, including the ability to make the complex and complicated, simple, and understandable.

·        Judgement & Problem-Solving. Big picture thinker, able to exercise sound judgement and use strong transaction management and problem-solving skills to drive matters to conclusion.

·        Stakeholder Management. Proven partnering and stakeholder management capabilities and experience i.e., working effectively within and across teams and functions within a large organisation.

·        Social & Relationship skills. A people person, able to build rapport and constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people.

·        Resilience & Growth mindset. Operates with a growth mindset, being willing to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks and seek learnings from every opportunity.

·        Independent and Proactive. “Batteries included” – a positive, energetic and productive person with a bias for action and getting things done.

WHY CHOOSE US:  

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai  

We are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be “how things are done here”, embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.  

Sustainability: Toitū   

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.  

Benefits:  Our people matter and we make sure we look after them.  As a valued employee of Entelar Group we’ve got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:  

• Wellbeing – Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.  

• Hybrid ways of working – for some teams where possible this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 days being flexible.  

• Leave – in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, enhanced parental leave support.

• Spark Credit – We provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit on their Spark account to use on any of Sparks amazing products or services.  

• Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into the Spark share scheme. 

• Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across the Spark business group.   

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship.