Finance Manager SSN AUKUS

ASC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful work

Flexible work arrangement

Extra leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC, Australia’s submarine company, seeks a Finance Manager for the SSN AUKUS program in South Australia. You will lead a finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic financial guidance for a major defence program.

You will partner with program leadership and external stakeholders to deliver governance, cash flow management and insightful financial analytics. This is a full‑time role based in SA.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or related discipline.
• Full professional membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or equivalent.
• Experience leading a finance team with people leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in defence or similarly regulated environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Program Finance Team.
• Oversee accuracy and integrity of program financial information and compliance.
• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of all program finance activities and governance.
• Manage program revenue recognition, profitability targets and accounting processes.
• Drive cash flow management through invoicing oversight and customer engagement.
• Partner with PMO and stakeholders to align financial data and reporting.
• Lead reconciliation, audit support and financial reviews for governance and controls.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

Skills

Finance leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline

CPA Australia / CA ANZ membership

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join ASC's SSN AUKUS Build Mobilisation Program as the Finance Manager – SSN AUKUS. This leadership role will play a critical part in managing the financial performance of one of Australia's most significant and complex defence programs. Reporting to the Head of Finance - SSN AUKUS, this tole is responsible for ensuring the integrity of program financial information, providing leadership to the program finance team, and trusted financial leadership and advice to a broad range of stakeholders.

Leading a high-performing finance team, you will operate within a dynamic and collaborative environment that values accountability, continuous improvement and strong business partnering. You will work closely with program leadership, customer representatives and cross‑functional teams to drive financial governance, support strategic decision‑making, and deliver high‑quality financial outcomes that contribute to the success of the SSN AUKUS program.

This is a full-time opportunity based in SA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Program Finance Team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of program financial information, ensuring compliance with contractual, corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all program finance activities, reporting requirements and governance obligations.
• Manage program revenue recognition, profitability targets and accounting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Drive proactive cash flow management through effective oversight of invoicing processes and customer engagement.
• Partner with Program Management Office (PMO) and key stakeholders to align financial data, reporting and business messaging.
• Lead reconciliation, audit support and financial review activities, ensuring best‑practice governance and controls are maintained.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and performance.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Full professional membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or equivalent professional body.
• Demonstrated experience in a finance leadership role with direct people leadership and team development responsibilities.
• Experience working within the defence industry or similarly complex and highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through effective financial reporting, analysis and business partnering.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple levels of an organisation and with external customers.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple time horizons.
• Strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear‑powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.