About the position
Shape the Future of Finance
Finance is evolving.
The days of simply reporting numbers are gone. Today's finance professionals are expected to analyse, influence, automate, and help businesses make smarter decisions. If you're excited by technology, data, and the future of finance, this opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for.
As the organisation continues its journey towards greater automation and AI-driven decision-making, you'll have the opportunity to be part of the transformation.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering activities. This is a highly commercial role where you'll work closely with operational stakeholders to understand business performance and provide actionable financial insights.
You'll be joining a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professionals who are willing to challenge traditional ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and performance reporting
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful business insights
- Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency
- Assist leadership teams with strategic decision-making and performance reviews
- Analyse financial and operational trends to identify growth opportunities
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Drive budgeting and forecasting processes across business units
- Develop financial models and scenario planning analyses
- Monitor performance against budgets and strategic targets
- Support long-term planning and commercial decision-making
- Utilise advanced Excel and reporting tools to drive efficiency
- Support the implementation of AI and automation initiatives within finance
- Improve reporting accuracy through data-driven solutions
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate manual tasks
- Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information
- Assist with audit requirements and compliance activities
- Maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards
Job Experience and Skills Required
- CA(SA) or currently studying towards CIMA
- Minimum 1 year post-articles experience
- Strong management accounting, reporting, and analytical capability
- Environmental, waste management, industrial, or operational industry exposure advantageous
- Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
- Strong financial modelling and forecasting experience
- Interest in technology, automation, AI, and data analytics
Who We're Looking For
- Commercially minded and naturally curious
- Comfortable working with data and technology
- Passionate about process improvement and innovation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-starter who enjoys taking ownership
- Ambitious professional looking to accelerate their career
This isn't a traditional Management Accountant role.
It's an opportunity to join a business embracing the future of finance, where you'll gain exposure to operational decision-making, emerging technologies, AI-driven initiatives, and strategic business partnering.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical finance skills with innovation, commercial impact, and career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Desired Skills:
- CA(SA)
- CIMA
- Management Accountant
