Management Accounting & Budgeting (Accounting)A thriving, vertically integrated Insurance backed business has grown an impressive 340% in just 5 years, with ambitious plans to continue scaling. This newly created Management Accountant role offers the chance to make the position your own, taking charge of financial strategy, forecasting, budgets and performance analysis to shape the future of a rapidly expanding company. You'll work alongside an industry-leading manager with a Big 4 background, dedicated to team mentorship and growth.The Opportunity:Step into a pivotal role as a Business Analyst/Management Accountant with a rapidly expanding automotive company, backed by a powerhouse in the insurance sector. This is a rare opportunity to take on a newly created role, allowing you to make it your own as you shape the financial and operational future of a company on the fast track—from 5 to 22 locations and revenue nearing $300M, with plans to scale even further in the next 18 months.If you thrive on analysing numbers to create meaningful impact and want to be part of a high-calibre finance team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.Your Leadership Team:You'll be reporting directly to a manager whose passion is to mentor and develop her team, supporting each member's success and career growth. Having achieved career progression every two years herself, she's a strong leader dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and advancement. You'll also be working closely with the CEO, a fellow accountant with a Big 4 background, who understands the value of technical rigour and strategic insight in finance.Your Team:Join a team of professionals who, like you, are passionate about driving success through insightful financial leadership. In this collaborative, supportive environment, your ideas are encouraged, and growth is a shared goal. This is your opportunity to connect with professionals across departments and play a key role in a team that values ambition and integrity.The Company:Our client operates in the automotive industry and is a strategic arm within a large insurance conglomerate. This company has quickly made its mark by expanding significantly, positioning itself as a key player with a robust growth plan. With revenue nearing $300M, you'll be joining a company that offers not just stability but also ample room for career progression and strategic input.From day one, our client has done one thing particularly well: invest in people. With next to zero attrition, promotions every 12-18 months and a culture of "How can we do better, work better, support each other better, deliver better?"What You'll Do:This was the finance manager's favourite vertical; however, due to a consistent growth trajectory, she needs an ambitious, intelligent and commercially focused business partner.In this role, you'll be the go-to person for delivering insights and analysis that drive business decisions in a very fast-moving organisation. Key responsibilities include:Leading the preparation and presentation of management reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leaders, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.Providing financial evaluations of business initiatives and projects, assessing their operational impact to steer strategy.Working with department heads to develop budgets, P&Ls, and cash flow forecasts, and providing ongoing performance analysis.Building forward-looking business forecasts to guide financial planning and operational priorities.Supporting audit processes by delivering accurate documentation and analysis.Who You Are:We're looking for a candidate with sharp financial acumen and a flair for translating numbers into meaningful insights, someone who's switched on and can work with stakeholders outside of finance and within your team. The ideal background:Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A CPA, CA, or similar qualification (or progress toward one) is crucial.Experience: 4+ years in a finance role, ideally with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within a commercial or Big 4 setting in Audit or Business Services.Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency is a must; Power BI experience is a bonus.Analytical Prowess: You excel at diving into complex data to extract insights that drive actionable strategy.Communication: Clear, concise, and influential, with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.Interpersonal Skills: Proven relationship-builder with a collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively across departments.The Offer:This role is an invitation to business partner with senior leaders across the company and collaborate closely with executives and stakeholders to shape the financial strategies that drive growth. As a newly created position, it's designed for a forward-thinking professional who wants the freedom to make it their own and contribute at a high level in a fast-paced commercial setting.Our client and your future director is salt of the earth. She really is class, oozing authenticity, technically brilliant and loves developing ambitious accountants through championing their career and teaching them everything she knows. As well as learning from you!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
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