Management Accountant (Fortitude Valley)

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is easy yet powerful
- Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

**Your opportunity**: As a Management Accountant with Urban Utilities, you will support the Financial Planning and Analysis team in the preparation of the functional business unit financial planning and internal reporting to inform management on the progress and effectiveness of Urban Utilities strategic and operational plans and investments. This role will also provide real time analysis to guide key operating decisions by highlighting performance outcomes in standardised reporting and ah-hoc performance analysis and reporting.

Working collaboratively with key decision makers and other finance personnel, this role will foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to seek alternative ways of working by leveraging digital tools to automate reporting and analysis and bring budget owners closer to their performance to elevate financial acumen and drive a performance focused mindset across Urban Utilities.

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is required.
- Working towards or completed CPA/CA (or equivalent) qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a management accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting processes.
- Proven ability to analyse financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Experience working with business stakeholders to understand financial drivers, challenge assumptions, and support effective resource allocation.
- Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Experience preparing monthly management reports, dashboards, or performance commentary for senior leadership is highly desirable.
- Exposure to project accounting, capital expenditure management, or asset-intensive environments would be desirable, but not essential.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

**Why Urban Utilities**

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across Southeast Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

**There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.**

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
- Our Talent team & Hiring Managers kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are sent for this role._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qufsp