Financial Administrator (12 months - fixed term) at Meridian Energy

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Administration, Customer Focus, Relationship Building, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Multitasking, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun Meridian is Aotearoa's largest producer of renewable electricity, generating power from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun, because we believe that’s the best for our planet and our communities. We strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world, helping reduce carbon emissions and supporting our communities. We also retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands. Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing This role is to support work being done on a large scale project. Administer purchasing and credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with expenditure policies and accurate record-keeping. Perform accounts receivable duties and prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Support daily cash forecasting and treasury back-office processes. Accurately process and allocate incoming payments from customers. Identify and implement process improvements within finance operations. Collaborate with Procurement to provide expenditure data and support financial reporting. Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer We value work/life balance so our flexible work options make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: an attractive and competitive salary package. enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period). enhanced KiwiSaver contributions. excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there! award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it. Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring Experience in financial administration and working with financial systems. A strong customer focus and service mindset. Great at building relationships and communicating clearly—someone who fits in well with the team and contributes positively to a collaborative environment. Proven organisational and administration capabilities. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities. Adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges. A collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful projects, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you're keen to make a real impact, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role. To view the full Position Description please click here. If you have any general enquiries, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to being accessible and providing support if needed, please get in touch via email or phone if there are any parts of our process you would like assistance with, we’re more than happy to help. Location: Christchurch Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 25 January 2026 (please note this may be subject to change)

Responsibilities

The Financial Administrator will support a large-scale project by administering purchasing and credit card transactions, performing accounts receivable duties, and preparing reconciliations. The role also involves cash forecasting, processing incoming payments, and collaborating with Procurement for financial reporting.