Senior Analyst - Corporate & Finance (686-668)

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Detail information about job Senior Analyst - Corporate & Finance (686-668). Terms and conditions vacancy

• We're an Aon Hewitt 'Best Employer' - join the team
• Help us solve what matters for a moving world
• At Z, we take a stand on what matters most - come and join us

Z is a distinctive company. The people are different, the way stuff gets done is different, and what we aspire to is different. Being distinctive enables us to achieve a range of extraordinary outcomes. Z is all about solving what matters in a moving world, and our Finance, Technology and Risk team exist to support Z in getting after this. We are here to enable the business and to allow them to get after those things that create real value like delivering corporate finance principles and processes across the business.

In this role you will responsible for leading financial analysis to support capital allocation, capital structure and long term value generation within Z. You will have strong corporate experience including in financial modelling, valuation and wider corporate finance disciplines along with a relevant tertiary qualification. In addition to logical problem solving you need to be able to adapt quickly, mange competing priorities and have the ability to identify opportunities to contribute to financial issues across the wider business.

Here at Z, we reckon everyone is a leader. Although you won’t have any direct reports, you are still expected to create what matters and inspire others to get after the most important things. And of course, you’ll be passionate about helping Z become a truly world-class Kiwi company.

Z is now New Zealand’s most preferred fuel brand. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and last year were named an Aon Hewitt best employer for the third year in a row. We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We have the Rainbow Tick and the YWCA Equal Pay Compact. This is a fabulous company to be part of, where the people work hard, learn lots and have fun. Have a look at the detailed job description below and if you believe you’re a strong fit we’d love to hear from you. Applications close midday Wednesday 18 July 2018.

Required Skills: Position Description

Role title

Senior Analyst - Corporate and Finance

Business Unit
Reports to

Finance, Technology and Risk
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location
Career Level

Wellington
CL 6

We believe that if we want to be a world class Kiwi company we shouldn’t just employ people, divide them into functional departments and tell them what to do. Instead we give them a reason for belonging, the possibility of a bigger purpose, and a hunger for the extraordinary. Having a career at Z means working with a company that is committed to your growth and personal development. We've got ambitions to be a world-class Kiwi company and we know it's our people who are going to get us there.

Z Why

At Z, we focus on achieving outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than trying to control people - we believe in "why" versus "way". In choosing to work for Z there are things you need to know, things you need to do and ways you need to be. Most of all you need to understand why. Before deciding to join us, please read the Z Why. If Z is a good match for your head and heart, come join us for one heck of a journey!

Role purpose

This role is responsible for the provision of financial analysis to support capital allocation, capital structure and long term value generation within Z.

Specifically this encompasses:

• Provide analysis to support potential capital investments, including project value analysis, project pipeline prioritisation, sensitivities and risk analysis
• Building, reviewing and enhancing financial models to support the ongoing company-wide strategy development, with a focus on maximising shareholder value.
• Support the financial aspect of business cases including providing assurance, developing financial models and drafting sections of the business case.
• Maintaining Z’s corporate valuation models including the regular updating of assumption sets that feed into these
• Provide financial analysis to support Group capital structure decision making.

Role Dimensions

Number of Direct Reports
Nil

Key Relationships Internal
Finance Team

Business Unit Advisors

Performance Managers

Executive Team

Corporate Strategy

Key Relationships External
-

Role responsibilities

• Support the assessment of financial valuation and capital allocation initiatives across Z through modelling, analysis, inquiry and challenging assumptions to enable Leaders to prioritise investment options that maximize shareholder value for Z.
• Developing robust valuation models for use in business cases based on best practice modelling principles.
• Reporting on project value (benefits) during project execution and following the completion of projects through post investment reviews, tracking the difference in value compared to the approved business case.
• Maintain Z’s valuation model as required.
• Provide equity analysis to support Z’s communication with the Investment Community
• Provide financial analysis to support external reporting and ad hoc queries
• Providing support to the reforecasting and annual planning process
• Recognised as a specialist corporate finance analyst across Z and will respond to required corporate finance requests including the development and maintenance of financial models.

Skills & Experience

Experience Required

• Strong corporate financial modelling experience including demonstrated experience in valuation and wider corporate finance disciplines
• Has a logical approach to complex problem solving
• Strong in applied quantitative economics

Qualifications Required

• Tertiary qualified in Finance or related discipline with at least 3-5 years finance experience. Professional qualification preferred (eg. CFA)
• Strong corporate financial modelling experience including demonstrated experience in valuation and wider corporate finance disciplines
• Has a logical approach to complex problem solving
• Strong in applied quantitative economics
• Contributes pro-actively to wider team building
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to identify opportunities to contribute to financial issues across the wider business
• Advanced Excel experience, Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, BI

Skills Required
Skill

• Critical and strategic thinking
• Stakeholder engagement
• Commercial acumen
• Project management
• Strong influencing skills

Mastery

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Interpretation and explanation

Z’s Values

Z is a distinctive company. One of things that makes us Z is our values; they are the soul of our company and these are the things that make us so very Z!

Share Everything
We believe that so much more can be achieved if we are united. If we share our thoughts, our knowledge and our passion then we’ll all share the success.

Have the Passion
It is impossible to be the best unless you are absolutely passionate about what you are doing and you take ownership of it. We are and we do. Our business helps to keep the country running. Literally. And we intend to do it better than anyone and bring more benefits to the whole of New Zealand.

Be Bold
There’s no point being in this business to be just another energy company. We intend to be the best. We can only do that by taking the initiative, by challenging the status quo, by being bold and courageous, and by backing ourselves. So that’s exactly what we do.

Be Straight Up
As far as we’re concerned there’s only one way to do business, and that’s the New Zealand way. So we make it our mission to be honest, open, transparent and real.

We Back Our People
We back our employees to grow and succeed. We give back to the neighbourhoods we work in. We back our customers by knowing what they want and making it happen for them.

Z’s Stands Right now these are the areas where we stand for changing the game in New Zealand. We know we'll only be able to do this if we're all on the same page, so everyone at Z is expected to behave in a way which supports our commitments. You can read more about each of these in the Z Why.

HSSE
We take personal responsibility for making health, safety, security and the environment (HSSE) a vital part of our business.

Environmental Sustainability
To us, sustainability means acting in a way that benefits the future of the neighbourhoods we operate in and the planet we live on.

Community
We stand for making a positive difference where we live and operate in New Zealand.

Diversity & Inclusion
Z is committed to diversity & inclusion. We’re a company made up of a diverse mix of people which we believe makes for a more interesting and rewarding workplace, and better business results!

Z Leadership Competencies

Leadership Level: Leading Self

Make Things Happen

• Deliver what you say you will deliver
• Show confidence and respond positively to new priorities
• Be determined to make a contribution to Z and a difference for our customers, show tenacity and don’t give up
• Motivate and support colleagues in tough times
• Follow up on issues until they are resolved
• Hold yourself accountable: ‘no excuses’
• Make decisions and take action

Act as One Team

• Put what matters to your team and what’s important to our customers before personal goals
• Go out of your way to support and encourage others, even beyond your own team
• Positively support team decisions or initiatives
• Share your knowledge and expertise willingly
• Go the ‘extra mile’ for our customers
• Be patient when supporting others

Grow Capability

• Share knowledge and skills for the benefit of the team
• Respect and value the contribution of others
• Champion processes and procedures that focus on safety, operational integrity and customer experience
• Seek, accept and act upon feedback to improve performance
• Own mistakes and demonstrate learning
• Recognise personal strengths and development needs and work with both
• Share knowledge and customer insights for the benefit of the business

Inspire People

• Be committed, positive and passionate about your work
• Actively listen to our people and our customers, to understand what matters to them
• Communicate concisely, clearly and simply
• Role model the Z Why in all that you do
• Use initiative
• Show empathy; sharing your knowledge and supporting others

Create What Matters

• Speak up and challenge where you see issues, risks or inefficiencies
• Volunteer for projects or new initiatives
• Bring a solutions focus to all that you do
• Offer considered opinions and well-reasoned arguments for change
• Respond positively to change and new ways of working
• Build on and support the ideas of our people and our customers

Think Commercially

• Highlight opportunities for, and risks to the business
• Think about financial returns; suggesting ways to work more efficiently and effectively
• Know how we make money; making good choices and how we use company resources
• Prioritise activities, focusing on those that add the most value to our customers and to Z
• Demonstrate the customer matters in all you do
• Provide good value for money services

HSSE Leadership
You are the owner of ensuring your actions and the actions of others you interact with do not cause harm. You are personally responsible for your actions around safety and intervene in unsafe actions of those around you. Make HSSE part of what you stand for by actively identifying and reporting hazards, incidents and near misses immediately. Read and understand the HSSE Stand, Zero Harm Pledge, the Z lifesaving Rules and our Golden Rules. Have knowledge of what your obligations may be under the law.