Financial Operational Accountant (Execution-Focused)

Role Purpose

We are seeking ahands-on execution-driven Financial Operational Accountantwho goes beyond reporting to activelydrive financial performance across branches.

This role is accountable forturning financial insights into action identifying issues investigating root causes and ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and deliver measurable results. The successful candidate will work closely with branch teams to improve performance strengthen controls and support achievement of operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive Action from Financial Insights

• Analyze financial reports to identifyvariances shortfalls and inconsistencies
• Translate insights intoclear actionable plans
• Take ownership of issues through to resolution

2. Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

• Investigate financial and operational variances at branch level
• Identify underlying drivers (process people or system-related)
• Implement and monitorcorrective actions

3. Branch Performance Support

• Conduct regularbranch visits and performance reviews
• Partner with branch management to improve financial outcomes
• Providepractical financial guidanceto non-financial stakeholders

4. Accountability & Follow-Through

• Track and manage actions arising from reports and reviews
• Ensure timely resolution of issues andclosure of gaps
• Escalate risks and drive accountability where required

5. Operational & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Drive implementation ofsustainable operational improvements

Success Profile (What Good Looks Like)

• Proactively identifies issues andtakes ownership to resolve them
• Comfortable workingin the field with operational teams
• Strong ability toinfluence and challenge stakeholders
• Focused onoutcomes not just reporting
• Demonstrates persistence andstrong follow-through

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field
• 35 years experience in:
• Operational finance / management accounting / finance business partnering
• Proven track record of:
• Driving performance improvement initiatives
• Working with cross-functional non-financial teams
• Resolving financial or operational issues end-to-end
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Willingness to travel to branches as required

Non-Negotiables

• Demonstrated experience inturning analysis into action
• Ability toinfluence without authorityand drive accountability
• Hands-on approach with a strong bias forexecution and results

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical in ensuring that financial reporting translates intoreal operational improvement enabling branches to meet performance targets improve efficiency and strengthen financial discipline across the business.