Management Accountant

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually, we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the opportunity

Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? This opportunity invites you not only to become part of a leading employer but to be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work.

We have a great opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team supporting our Maritime projects, focusing on Financial Planning & Analysis, cost base and stakeholder management. Reporting to the Accounting Manager – Maritime Reporting and Planning, this role is responsible for leading monthly management reporting, forecasting and annual budgeting activities as well as being a key Finance Business Partner to functions and Maritime leadership.

This role can be based out of our Osborne Shipyard or Flinders Street offices in SA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a key contact for reporting requirements for the Maritime Business Unit, supporting the Accounting Manager in consolidating and delivering month end, budgets, Integrated Business Plans and Statutory reporting requirements
• Deliver insights and reports that influence high level decisions by Maritime leadership
• Supporting functional leads by managing budgets and providing timely and accurate financial information for decision making
• Lead reporting and planning activities for the Maritime central cost base, becoming a trusted finance business partner to the Maritime Innovation team and managing a portfolio of company-funded Research & Development projects
• Preparation of monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager with Maritime consolidation of all FP&A activities (month end, budget, integrated business plan etc.)
• Assist in ad-hoc decision support requirements
• Uphold a strong governance culture, including compliance with Finance Policies and Accounting Standards

About YOU

• Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and experience adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels, including senior leadership
• Collaborative approach to work in a team environment within Finance and across functions
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret, analyse, challenge and communicate financial results, financial consequences of specific initiatives/plans, and propose actionable solutions
• Experience with Oracle EPM (desirable)
• Experience working within a project team or cost base reporting (desirable)
• A fresh mindset to drive continuous improvement both within the team and cross-function to enhance the data we use and share with key stakeholders
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Eligibility for a Baseline Defence security clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse, and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmark Triple R – Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to responding to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a 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.

Further information regarding security clearances.