Financial Analyst - critical ICT services at Transpower

Overview Financial Analyst – critical ICT services position at Transpower in Wellington City, NewZealand. The role is full‑time, on‑site and focused on the financial and commercial management of a portfolio of nationally significant enterprise and critical applications within the Application Services team of the Information Services and Technology division. Transpower’s purpose is to empower the energy future for NewZealand, delivering a net‑zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system. The Application Services team manages a range of critical and enterprise application portfolios across market systems, transmission applications, core finance, asset management, information management and HR systems. The role supports sound decision‑making, robust financial management and improved commercial visibility across this portfolio. Responsibilities Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reporting, analysis, variance commentary and year‑end forecast implications across Application Services. Collaborate with cost centre managers and Finance to ensure actuals, forecasts, budgets and expenditure are accurate, timely and clearly explained. Coordinate the Application Services annual budget process, maintaining accurate financial records, forecasting tools and reporting documentation. Contribute to improved financial maturity, process consistency and standardisation across ICT. Maintain visibility of Application Services vendor contracts, renewals, key dates, obligations and related system records. Support contract extensions, renewals, procurement activity, approval papers and commercial documentation. Provide practical commercial guidance to managers and work with Procurement, Legal and vendors to progress contract activity. Identify opportunities to improve financial and commercial management processes. Qualifications Strong financial capability and experience supporting financial management in a complex environment, ideally within ICT, technology, infrastructure, utilities or a similarly commercial setting. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with detailed source data. Accuracy, attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to balance detail with a broader perspective. Ability to build effective relationships across teams, manage competing priorities independently and contribute to continuous improvement of financial and commercial processes. Experience or familiarity with vendor contracts, renewals, procurement documentation and commercial discussions is valuable. Benefits Opportunity to work at the centre of systems that are critical to NewZealand’s electricity network, contributing to financial discipline, commercial visibility and effective vendor partnerships. A collaborative, delivery‑focused team works on nationally significant systems. Inclusive Environment Transpower is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates even if they do not meet every requirement listed. #J-18808-Ljbffr