Strategic Financial Partner for Watercare Services Limited

2 days ago


Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Watercare Services Limited Full time

Company Overview:

Watercare Services Limited is a leading water and wastewater utility in New Zealand, committed to delivering high-quality services to its customers. As a major player in the industry, we're embarking on an ambitious $18.5 billion investment plan over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way.

About the Role:

  • We're seeking an experienced Strategic Financial Partner to join our team and support strategic financial and operational decision-making within the organization. This role will involve interpreting financial reports and insights to identify risks and opportunities across the business and influence proactive decision-making.
  • You will work closely with Management Accountants to analyze cost and performance drivers, conduct onsite project reviews, and collaborate on labour reporting and project spend coding accuracy.
  • The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel expertise, and experience in construction and project accounting. A degree qualification in Finance is also required.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret financial reports and insights to support strategic financial and operational decision-making within the organization.
  • Analyze cost and performance drivers with Management Accountants.
  • Conduct onsite project reviews to understand and explain variances.
  • Collaborate with Management Accountants on labour reporting and project spend coding accuracy.
  • Assess and review business cases to ensure investments align with WSL's strategic and risk profile.
  • Collaborate with the project control team to track and drive asset capitalization.
  • Provide financial leadership, training, and guidance to project managers.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years working in management accounting plus 3 years minimum in a senior partnership role or project delivery role.
  • Experience in construction contracts and associated contractual adherence.
  • Ability to read and understand project programs, and their time & cost impact.
  • Strong business interrogation and analysis skills.
  • Degree qualified in Finance.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of approximately $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

About Us:

At Watercare Services Limited, we're committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. If you're a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, please apply now



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