Management Accountant

About the company

Southern Launch offers bespoke space mission services from two complementary spaceports in Australia. Its vertically integrated processes for orbital and suborbital launch, hypersonic flight, re-entries from space, and range services for advanced system testing have been proven by customers and regulators.

About the role

The Management Accountant is a qualified, detail-oriented professional who brings strong analytical skills to our finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role is responsible for preparing and analysing financial reports, with a particular focus on budget variance analysis across both group-level performance and individual projects. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly variance analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities at both company and project levels.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting, working closely with the CFO and department/project leads to ensure accurate and aligned financial plans.
• Track and report on project financial performance, including revenue, costs, and margins, providing actionable insights to project managers.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and contribute to board-level and investor reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Engage with non-financial stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in financial performance and decision-making.

About you

We are proud of the diversity of experience within our team and will be encouraged by what you can bring to this position. We are initially looking for:

• CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards qualification, with 3–5+ years’ experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and reporting skills, including variance analysis and familiarity with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems (e.g., Xero or similar).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in project-based or technical environments (e.g., engineering, R&D), with a solid understanding of project accounting and cost tracking.
• Proactive, commercially astute, and solutions-focused, able to manage multiple priorities and challenge assumptions where appropriate.

This position requires you to hold and maintain a valid Australian Defence Security Clearance.