FINANCE OFFICER NV1 - CANBERRA

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas in Canberra is seeking an experienced financial management professional to strengthen financial performance across a complex government program. You will ensure compliance, provide reliable advice, and support decision-making in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment.

With qualifications in finance or accounting and experience in Defence-related financial management, you will lead budgeting, reporting and risk management while engaging stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business, or 5+ years’ Commonwealth financial management experience.
• Defence financial management and reporting experience.
• Strategic engagement and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities in line with Commonwealth frameworks and policies.
• Provide accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Advise stakeholders on financial risks, compliance and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality financial governance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Defence where required.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business

Job description

About Bureau Veritas

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to contribute to a high‑performing federal government program by providing expert financial management, analysis and advice. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting decision‑making and strengthening financial performance across a complex operating environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing financial activities in line with Commonwealth frameworks and policies
• Providing accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Advising stakeholders on financial risks, compliance and performance
• Contributing to continuous improvement and high‑quality financial governance
• Engaging collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Defence where required

About You

You are an experienced financial management professional with strong knowledge of Commonwealth financial frameworks and a proven ability to deliver accurate, reliable financial advice in a fast‑paced environment. You work well in high‑performing teams, communicate clearly and bring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business, or 5+ years’ Commonwealth financial management experience
• Defence financial management and reporting
• Strategic engagement
• Team leadership
• Staff development

How We Care

• Cultural leave to honour traditions and community
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close‑knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.