At WM New Zealand, we do much more than collect waste. We are New Zealand’s leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider, committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through the sustainable management of valuable resources. Put simply - sustainability is what we do.
Our Circular Services division plays a critical role in transforming how resources are recovered, reused, and repurposed, and this role sits at the heart of that mission.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a commercially minded Accountant (Commercial) to partner with our Circular Services leadership team and help shape financial and commercial outcomes.
In this role, you’ll work closely with operational leaders, translating business needs into clear financial insights, models, and recommendations. You’ll be involved in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, performance analysis, and investment decisions - with real visibility of how your work impacts the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to deepen their commercial experience and progress their career within a large, values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with operational and leadership teams to provide financial insight, guidance, and commercial analysis
- Analyse volume, pricing, cost allocation, profitability, and customer performance
- Support pricing, service, and tender modelling as required
- Prepare financial and investment models to support business decisions
- Assist with management reporting, forecasts, and business performance reviews
- Support planning and budgeting in line with divisional guidelines and timelines
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency
About You
You’re commercially curious, confident working with stakeholders, and enjoy turning numbers into insights that influence decisions.
You’ll bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in a commercial accounting, management accounting, or business partnering role
- Working towards or on a path to CAANZ / CPA membership
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
- Ability to analyse data from multiple sources and systems
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear, non-technical way
- Ability to work both collaboratively within a finance team and autonomously
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- A genuine interest in learning new systems, processes, and business streams
What’s in it for You
- A commercially focused role where you can see the impact of your work
- Proven career development and progression opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Support toward professional qualification completion
- A collaborative, supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement
How to Apply
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We may begin reviewing applications before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be currently based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in commercial accounting or business partnering
- Working towards or on a path to CAANZ / CPA membership
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
- Ability to analyse data from multiple sources
- Strong communication skills to explain complex financial information
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Interest in learning new systems and processes
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
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