Driving operational excellence through smart procurement, accurate financial stewardship, and strong stakeholder relationships
* Own the end‐to‐end procure‐to‐pay process
* Shape supplier relationships and strengthen commercial governance
* Play a key role in financial accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement
About the Role
This position is central to ensuring smooth, accurate, and compliant financial and procurement operations across H&B Defence's businesses. You will manage the full lifecycle of transactional finance and purchasing activity, from supplier onboarding and contract preparation to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily banking. The role requires a strong focus on internal controls, timely processing, and maintaining high‐quality supplier and customer data.
You will support procurement strategy by analysing spend, identifying opportunities for aggregation, and creating dashboards that help leaders make informed decisions. You will also contribute to supplier relationship management and act as the subject matter expert for the procure‐to‐pay process. Your work will directly support budget accuracy, cashflow visibility, and the overall effectiveness of financial operations.
A commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence is essential. You will model H&B's values, contribute to a positive team culture, and uphold trade control and compliance expectations. The role also includes supporting month‐end close, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining meticulous records to ensure audit readiness and operational transparency.
About You
You bring a strong foundation in finance and procurement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You are confident working with supplier contracts, financial systems, and procurement processes, and you enjoy building constructive relationships with internal teams and external partners. Your analytical mindset helps you interpret data, identify trends, and present insights that support strategic decision‐making.
You thrive in environments where integrity, accountability, and respect guide daily work. You take ownership of your commitments, communicate clearly, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You are proactive in resolving issues, diligent in maintaining accurate records, and comfortable navigating both routine tasks and ad hoc challenges. Above all, you value teamwork, professionalism, and contributing to a mission‐focused organisation.
Benefits
* We provide an agile work environment with onsite and remote options, a laptop and home‐work kit if required, and compressed hours for added flexibility.
* Our work‐life integration policy offers leave entitlements, including annual, wellbeing, volunteer, paid parental, defence reservist leave, and more.
* We support career growth in a supportive environment, with a capability framework, ongoing access to self‐led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning, and study leave.
* You'll have access to the beRewarded programme, offering discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel, and more, plus novated leasing options and a corporate share plan.
* Your wellbeing is supported through an online wellbeing programme (Munch, Mind, Move, Money), an employee assistance programme, and wellbeing leave.
* You can participate in the weRecognise programme, recognising outstanding work and living our principles.
The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‐employment checks, including reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
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