Group Financial Controller at Meridian Energy

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Investor Disclosure, Executive Reporting, Market Reporting, External Financial Reporting, NZ IFRS Compliance, Continuous Disclosure, Audit Oversight, Tax Oversight, Governance Oversight, Internal Control, Team Leadership, Capability Building, Process Improvement, Financial Systems, Technical Accounting

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 This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo! We’re committed to making energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand. Our retail structure uses empowered teams focused on delivering value to customers. The way we work is as important as the work itself, guided by our values and key behaviours: ‘Make people awesome’, ‘Set your compass on customers’, and ‘Progress over perfection’. Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing Own Meridian’s group and subsidiary financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and clear investor disclosure Lead board, executive, and market reporting, translating complex financial matters into clear insights Oversee external financial reporting, NZ IFRS compliance, and continuous disclosure obligations Provide strong audit, tax, and governance oversight, maintaining a robust internal control environment Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, building capability, standards, and succession performing finance team, building capability, standards, and succession Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and month-end and yearend close.end and yearend close Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer We value work/life balance, so our WFH and flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance incentives, plus discounts from several partnerships. Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing One insurance, a funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind. Enhanced leave provisions: three company-paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days of additional leave. Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!). Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions. Access to the Meridian employee share scheme. Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself, and we'll help you get there! Award-winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it. Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts. A one-off $400 payment to support your work-from-home set-up (if needed). Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or equivalent, with experience leading financial control or reporting in large or complex organisations Strong technical accounting expertise across NZ IFRS, statutory reporting, and external disclosures, with confidence in applying professional judgement Experience partnering with auditors and operating in highly governed environments, bringing clarity, integrity, and calm under scrutiny A people centred leader who enjoys developing others, building capability, and creating a supportive, high-performing finance team centred leader who enjoys developing others, building capability, and creating a supportive, highperforming finance team Comfortable engaging with executives and boards, able to explain complex financial matters clearly, thoughtfully, and with impact Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to balance accuracy, deadlines, and risk in a demanding reporting environment. Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing to kaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish. We’re a team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges. You’ll be encouraged to show tū maia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role. At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work mind, heart, and spirit — because that’s what being a good human truly means. If you’ve got any questions, please email [email protected]. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help. To view the full position description please click here (link to PDF) Location – Christchurch Advertising closes 1 March 2026 (please note this is subject to change)

Responsibilities

The role involves owning group and subsidiary financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and clear investor disclosure, while also leading board, executive, and market reporting by translating complex financial matters into clear insights. Responsibilities also include overseeing external financial reporting, NZ IFRS compliance, audit/tax/governance oversight, leading the finance team, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.