Finance 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

Finance Support Officer – KBR

KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. KBR in Australia has over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia who focus on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organised finance professional who thrives on accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and delivering meaningful outcomes? We are seeking a Financial Support Officer to join a dynamic Defence environment, playing a critical role in supporting the delivery and sustainment of vital Defence capabilities. As the Financial Support Officer, you will be a trusted partner to the System Program Office (SPO), providing financial administration, budget management, procurement support, and reporting services. You'll work across a broad range of activities, helping ensure projects are financially compliant, budgets are effectively managed, and decision-makers have access to accurate and timely financial insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial analysis, contract administration, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced and rewarding Defence environment.

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.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Finance (preferable)
• Experience in financial administration, budgeting, procurement, or contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Experience working with Defence ERP systems and financial management tools.
• Previous experience within Defence or Government environments will be highly regarded.

Additional Requirements

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging / Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Company Culture

KBR is committed to zero harm culture and a people‑first approach. We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. We have embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.