Finance Analyst

Australian Submarine Agency; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite working arrangements

Job summary

The Australian Submarine Agency is seeking an APS 5 finance professional to join the Financial Reporting & Policy Directorate. You will deliver accurate financial analysis, support statutory reporting, and contribute to accounting policy and governance frameworks.

You will work to coordinate audits, apply Commonwealth financial management frameworks, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while identifying process improvements to enhance financial management practices.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the PGPA framework and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ability to apply legislation, policies and processes to financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate audit activities and manage information requests.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting standards

Governance frameworks

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Policy compliance

Process improvement

Job description

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

As an APS 5 working within the ASA Finance Branch, you will strengthen your technical skills, and be provided the opportunity to support entity wide decision-making through the provision of accurate, timely financial analysis and advice. We are seeking to fill an APS 5 vacancy within the Financial Reporting & Policy Directorate responsible for:

• Contributing to the preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Providing financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and business outcomes.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Coordinating audit activities, including managing information requests and preparing supporting documentation.
• Applying accounting standards, legislative requirements and Commonwealth financial management frameworks.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance financial management practices.
• Preparing reports, briefings and other documentation to support organisational objectives.

About our Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team that plays a critical role in supporting the Australian Submarine Agency's financial accountability, governance and reporting outcomes.The Financial Reporting & Policy Team provides trusted financial reporting, accounting policy, governance and assurance services that support informed decision-making and the effective stewardship of public resources.

The team is responsible for preparing financial statements and statutory reports, providing advice on accounting standards and financial management requirements, coordinating audit activities, and maintaining financial policies and frameworks. Working closely with stakeholders across the Agency and key external oversight and assurance bodies, the team supports compliance with Commonwealth reporting obligations, strengthens financial governance, and drives continuous improvement in financial management practices.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers high-quality financial outcomes in support of one of Australia's most significant national capability programs. Weoffer onsite working arrangements, this position is based in Canberra, Sydney or Adelaide and the successful applicant will be required to work from this location.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are dynamic organization-seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative individuals with transferable skills to join us and contribute to our team.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• An understanding of the PGPA framework, Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth financial reporting requirements, with the ability to apply relevant legislation, policies and processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review financial information, identify issues and provide practical advice.
• The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial reporting, audit and assurance activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials and responses to stakeholder enquiries.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Professional behaviours consistent with the APS Values, APS Employment Principles and APS Code of Conduct.
• A collaborative approach that reflects the Australian Submarine Agency's commitment to respect, safety, security and inclusion.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

As an APS 5 working within the ASA Finance Branch, you will strengthen your technical skills, and be provided the opportunity to support entity wide decision-making through the provision of accurate, timely financial analysis and advice. We are seeking to fill an APS 5 vacancy within the Financial Reporting & Policy Directorate responsible for:

• Contributing to the preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Providing financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and business outcomes.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Coordinating audit activities, including managing information requests and preparing supporting documentation.
• Applying accounting standards, legislative requirements and Commonwealth financial management frameworks.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance financial management practices.
• Preparing reports, briefings and other documentation to support organisational objectives.

About our Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team that plays a critical role in supporting the Australian Submarine Agency's financial accountability, governance and reporting outcomes.The Financial Reporting & Policy Team provides trusted financial reporting, accounting policy, governance and assurance services that support informed decision-making and the effective stewardship of public resources.

The team is responsible for preparing financial statements and statutory reports, providing advice on accounting standards and financial management requirements, coordinating audit activities, and maintaining financial policies and frameworks. Working closely with stakeholders across the Agency and key external oversight and assurance bodies, the team supports compliance with Commonwealth reporting obligations, strengthens financial governance, and drives continuous improvement in financial management practices.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers high-quality financial outcomes in support of one of Australia's most significant national capability programs. Weoffer onsite working arrangements, this position is based in Canberra, Sydney or Adelaide and the successful applicant will be required to work from this location.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are dynamic organization-seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative individuals with transferable skills to join us and contribute to our team.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• An understanding of the PGPA framework, Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth financial reporting requirements, with the ability to apply relevant legislation, policies and processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review financial information, identify issues and provide practical advice.
• The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial reporting, audit and assurance activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials and responses to stakeholder enquiries.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Professional behaviours consistent with the APS Values, APS Employment Principles and APS Code of Conduct.
• A collaborative approach that reflects the Australian Submarine Agency's commitment to respect, safety, security and inclusion.

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Australian Submarine Agency

The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership will be critical to ensuring our Defence Force has the capabilities needed to keep Australians safe.The Australian Submarine Agency operates under the Defence portfolio and maintains strong linkages with the Department of Defence. Our workforce comprises a mixture of Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force members and contractors.At the Australian Submarine Agency, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get in any other organisation. You are able to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work. This ranges from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, communications, infrastructure and engineering, and information technology.As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities.Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people.We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.