Finance Manager Defence Communications

About the Role

Babcock Australasia is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in one of our most significant Defence programs the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) program. This sovereign Australian capability delivers secure longrange tactical and voice communications underpinning Defence resilience and national security.

This is a fulltime permanent position offers the opportunity to step into a highimpact role where your expertise will directly support both operational delivery and future growth. As Finance Manager youll act as a trusted partner to Program Managers senior leaders and Defence customers providing financial insight analysis and guidance that drives strategic and commercial outcomes.

Youll oversee budgets forecasts reporting and compliance ensuring strong financial controls are in place while identifying opportunities to improve processes and performance. Beyond supporting existing contracts youll also play a key role in shaping new business opportunities helping to implement financial structures for upcoming projects and ensuring Babcock is well positioned for success.

This is a chance to combine technical financial expertise with meaningful impact contributing to a program of national importance while advancing your career in a dynamic collaborative environment. Join us and be part of a team that is building capability driving innovation and delivering for Defence.

To be successful you will bring :

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualification in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
• Professional qualification in CA / CPA.
• Extensive experience as a finance manager or a role similar in skill and responsibility in a large corporate environment preferably within the Defence Industry.
• Extensive experience in financial business partnering including leadership of teams and strategic financial planning across complex environments.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave wellbeing leave paid parental leave defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;.
• career supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• Youll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail health entertainment travel and much more plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch Mind Move Money access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• Youll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group the aerospace and defence company has been trusted to deliver bespoke highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand Babcock has grown to a team of over 1600 talented people and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence commercial marine aviation airports communications emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve :

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world together please apply via the Apply Now button below.

To learn more about Babcock

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however due to the defence orientation of this role the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with or exposure to US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to reference checks police check security check qualifications and right to work.

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Job Requisition ID - 70554

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1