Defence Finance & Budget Support Officer

KBR Careers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging / Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks & discounted B

Online learning, mentorship and career

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly organized Financial Support Officer to join a dynamic Defence environment in Australia. You will partner with the System Program Office (SPO) to provide financial administration, budgeting, procurement support, and reporting services, ensuring projects are financially compliant and stakeholders receive timely insights.

The role blends financial analysis, contract administration, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting with

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Finance (preferable).
• Experience in financial administration, budgeting, procurement, or contract management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Experience with Defence ERP systems and financial management tools.
• Defence or Government experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and amend Purchase Orders and Outline Agreements within Defence ERP systems.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities across multiple projects and programs.
• Manage commitment tracking and monitor aged commitments requiring corrective action.
• Support corporate credit card administration and goods receipting activities.
• Ensure procurement data remains accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Validate vendor invoices against contractual and financial management requirements.
• Coordinate the timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Maintain financial reporting data and support financial governance requirements.
• Analyse expenditure trends and identify budget variances, underspends, and overspends.
• Prepare financial information to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain detailed budget plans and financial forecasts.
• Support budget development, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring activities.
• Facilitate budget review discussions with key stakeholders.
• Prepare variance analysis and financial reports for management.
• Contribute to Defence budget processes, reviews, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with Project and Product Managers to provide financial advice and support.
• Lead discussions on financial performance, forecasts, and budget requirements.
• Support audit, assurance, and governance activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful financial outcomes.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Defence ERP systems

Financial management tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly organized Financial Support Officer to join a dynamic Defence environment in Australia. You will partner with the System Program Office (SPO) to provide financial administration, budgeting, procurement support, and reporting services, ensuring projects are financially compliant and stakeholders receive timely insights.

The role blends financial analysis, contract administration, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting with