Financial Analyst | Wellington Electricity

Own the numbers. Influence the decisions behind them. Wellington Electricity delivers electricity to over 176,000 homes and businesses across the capital. Behind that reliability is smart, disciplined decision‑making. And that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Financial Analyst who builds financial models, tests the underlying assumptions, and helps inform decisions on what the business does next. This is a 12-month fixed-term role working directly with the CFO, senior leaders, and a major regulatory programme (the Customised Price Path or CPP). What You’ll Own Own and operate end‑to‑end financial forecasting across budgets, reforecasts, and long‑term plans Building and maintaining integrated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) Scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and forecast accuracy improvement Translating complex financial data into clear, decision‑ready insights Financial inputs into CAPEX business cases and investment decisions Preparing structured financial outputs for the CPP regulatory submission And critically: Supporting CAPEX investment decisions and business cases with robust financial insight Preparing and translating financial data for CPP and regulatory submissions Ensuring outputs are accurate, structured, and defensible for Board and regulatory use Aligning financial forecasts with real delivery assumptions, risks, and constraints Identifying trends, variances, and performance drivers — and calling them out early Working across systems and datasets (SAP, Power BI, etc.) to ensure data is reliable and fit for purpose Key Projects CPP & Regulatory Investment Case Working with Wellington Electricity’s regulatory advisors to operate financial models supporting the CPP, translating historical performance and long‑term forecasts into a defensible submission that shapes future pricing and investment. Network Investment & Programme Performance Supporting CAPEX decisions through modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing insight into cost, timing, and delivery risks across the network. You will love this role because: You build and operate the financial models the business relies on You stress‑test assumptions and challenge thinking You can influence long‑term planning and investment You will develop an understanding of the value drivers for Wellington Electricity’s business operations You play a key role in a business‑critical regulatory programme What You Will Bring At least five years experience in financial analysis and forecasting integrated P&L, balance sheet and cashflow. Strong financial modelling capability (you’re comfortable building from the ground up) Ability to work with large datasets and identify trends, risks, and drivers Confidence explaining numbers to non‑financial stakeholders Exposure to infrastructure, utilities, or regulated environments is a bonus Experience with tools like Power BI, SAP, or similar is advantageous Why Wellington Electricity Wellington Electricity is a high‑performing organisation where: Your work is visible Your thinking is valued Your impact is real Built on Work Together, Own It, Speak Up, this is a place where people take ownership - and are trusted to do so. #J-18808-Ljbffr