Join WM New Zealand - a powerhouse in sustainable waste management! With the largest composter, waste-to-energy provider, and commercial electric fleet in NZ, we're pioneering innovative solutions powered by waste. Be part of a team committed to safeguarding our environment and maximising resource potential. If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our team in Auckland, New Zealand. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong analytical background who enjoys working closely with commercial and operational teams to drive business performance. You will play a key part in delivering insights on performance trends, margins, and profitability, helping shape strategic and tactical decisions across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse operational and financial performance data to highlight key trends, drivers, and opportunities.
- Support management accounting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide insights that improve profitability, margins, and business growth.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track KPIs and performance.
- Assist with monthly management reporting and commentary for leadership teams.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis to support commercial projects, new initiatives, and decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 2-3 years’ experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role in a New Zealand professional organisation.
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills (SQL or other data tools a plus)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience with ERP systems and/or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Hubble) is advantageous
- Actively working towards a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA)
Employment details
- Salary Range: NZD $70,000 – $85,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Work Location: Auckland
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to sustainability and environmental conservation efforts.
- Discounted health insurance and discounts on various products for you and your family to enjoy.
How to apply
To apply for this role click “I’m interested”
Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2-3 years' experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- Experience with ERP systems and/or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Hubble)
- Actively working towards a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA)
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.
.png)
