Corporate Finance Associate
Hunter Campbell
What the role involves
- Leading financial modelling
- Evaluating investment opportunities
- Preparing board papers
What they ask for
Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or Mathematics; experience in corporate finance, investment analysis or strategy; advanced financial modelling and valuation capability; experience with scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and probabilistic forecasting; available to start at short notice for a three-month term
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Description
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 danielt@huntercampbell.co.nz.