Overview
Senior Management Accountant role at BAE Systems Australia. Based at the Osborne Shipyard office in SA, with flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. The role sits in the Finance team on the Hunter project and reports to the Accounting Manager, providing financial support and advice to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
We are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe. Our culture values wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging, with opportunities to grow and contribute to creative, meaningful work.
Clearances: A Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
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About The Opportunity
Are you drawn to collaborating with a trusted and valued team? This opportunity invites you to join a leading employer with a nurturing culture and flexibility to manage life outside of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast in an accurate and timely manner
- Review and challenge the appropriateness of forecasts/spend to date and develop corrective action plans, ensuring follow-up
- Review and challenge annual budgets submitted by function or line of business for realistic achievability and strategic alignment, applicable to P&L; and Balance Sheet
- Assist in all financial reporting for the Line of Business (LoB)
- Provide support to Accounting Manager in the facilitation, consolidation and preparation of the Integrated Business Plan information
- Develop and maintain professional finance relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide relevant financial advice to all functions and follow up on financial queries
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Accounting standards and internal policies, advising on how the business should account for items
- Provide support with both internal and external audit requirements
- Assist in ad-hoc decision support requirements
About You
- Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
- Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis, with a strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices
- Ability to influence individuals and teams across multiple business areas to shape and implement requirements
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage stakeholders effectively
- Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders to generate business benefit
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
- Up-to-date knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian IFRS
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance
We believe in hiring for potential — if you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.
About Us
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about wellbeing. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their unique talents to the table. As Australia’s largest defence company in a growing sector, you’ll be connected to a global team with opportunities for a traditional or non-linear career path.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. We are recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and have received other accolades for candidate experience. We commit to responding to every applicant.
Clearances: As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
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📌 Senior Management Accountant
🏢 BAE Systems
📍 Burdekin Shire