Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Water NZ

Location: Auckland, NZ 
Division: Energy & Utilities Water NZ

The opportunity

Downers Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Water NZ team. Reporting to the Head of Finance Water NZ, youll work closely with project and operational leaders to provide trusted financial insights that shape decision-making and drive project success.

This role is central to supporting major infrastructure projects, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and commercial outcomes. Youll be joining a collaborative finance team with exposure to high-profile water projects that make a real impact in communities across New Zealand.

What youll do

• Partner with operational teams to deliver financial insights that support strategic and project outcomes.
• Lead project accounting activities including forecasting, budgeting, valuations, and WIP management.
• Develop accurate cashflow forecasts, manage receivables, and optimise cash inflows.
• Provide financial support on bids and tenders, ensuring commercial rigour and compliance.
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting and ensure audit and regulatory requirements are met.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to Perks@Downer discounts on financial, travel, and wellbeing offers.
• Professional development through programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Strong focus on internal career progression with dedicated mobility and succession pathways.
• Be part of a Tier 1 ASX-listed company, with opportunities to work across large, complex infrastructure projects.

What were looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
• CPA or CA (or equivalent professional membership).
• 7 years experience in financial/project accounting, ideally in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and exposure to ERP/project systems (JDE, SAP, InEight, Jobpac, MS Dynamics).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain todays critical assets across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

As an inclusive employer, we celebrate the diversity of our people and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Downer!