Corporate Finance Associate

About the Company

Our client is a large New Zealand energy business, delivering services that communities and businesses rely on every day. With a significant programme of capital investment underway, the business is strengthening the rigour and analytical depth behind its investment and capital allocation decisions.

The Role

This three-month fixed-term role provides investment and capital allocation decision support to the Executive, Investment Committee and Board. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead financial modelling, valuation and strategic analysis for major capital investments, in a hands-on and highly accountable capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial modelling and valuation (DCF, NPV, IRR, WACC) for major capital investments and business cases

Evaluate investment opportunities and recommend prioritisation, timing and sequencing

Develop and maintain long-term strategic, financial and pricing models

Run scenario analysis, stress testing and Monte Carlo simulations to assess risk and value drivers

Develop an enterprise capital allocation model linked to EBITDA volatility, portfolio risk and strategic objectives

Maintain key financial assumptions and value drivers, including WACC and credit metrics

Prepare high-quality papers and analysis for the Executive, Investment Committee and Board

Track sector, market and regulatory developments relevant to investment decisions

Key Skills & Experience Required:

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or Mathematics

CFA, CA, CPA or equivalent preferred

Strong background in corporate finance, investment analysis or strategy; infrastructure, utilities, banking or consulting experience highly regarded

Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability, including DCF, WACC and capital allocation frameworks

Experience with scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and probabilistic forecasting

Comfortable engaging directly and robustly with senior executive stakeholders

Able to distil complex analysis into clear, commercial recommendations

Available to start at short notice for a defined three-month term

What's in it for you

The role offers $150,000 per annum, pro rata, with hybrid working and flexible hours. You will have direct visibility with the Executive, Investment Committee and Board, and genuine ownership of complex modelling that informs how a large energy business commits its capital. For an experienced corporate finance professional, it is a focused, high-impact engagement with real analytical depth.

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Daniel Turner on 021 193 0369 or email [email protected].