Program Financial Analyst

L3Harris Technologies; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parking in Fremantle

Additional annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Job summary

L3Harris IMSA in Fremantle, WA, is seeking an experienced Program Finance Analyst to oversee project finances across high-profile programs. You will collaborate with PMO and finance teams to deliver accurate reporting, forecasts and profitability insights for informed decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years in project accounting, with strong budgeting, cost control and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in project accounting/finance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and revenue recognition knowledge.
• Experience partnering with Project Controls and PMO.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on project financial performance to improve profitability.
• Deliver timely program finance reports and variance analyses for governance.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and update forecasts for sales and margins.
• Ensure accurate recording of contract modifications and invoicing.
• Support month-end close and project handovers with central finance.

Skills

Project accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost control

Reporting

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About Us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

About The Role

L3Harris IMSA are seeking an experienced and detail-orientated accounting professional, to oversee project finances for some of our high-profile programs. Through close collaboration with PMO stakeholders and the central finance team, the Program Finance Analyst - Finance will monitor and control project finances to support the delivery of critical projects on time and within budget. Core activities of this role will be centered around the financial status of the project to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial performance insights to enable informed business decisions. Successful delivery will provide visibility on program status through program financial understanding including performance projections, forecasts and profitability, combined with financial governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to management on project financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience to maintain and improve project profitability
• Deliver timely and accurate program finance reports including variance analysis for internal governance and client forums
• Prepare detailed project budgets and update forecasts for monthly sales, gross margin, cash receipts and orders
• Jointly prepare timely and accurate EACs & CEACs
• Raise Sales Orders and Invoices and undertake related escalation calculations
• Ensure contract modifications are accurately and appropriately recorded
• Oversee end-of-month activities including project closure, coordinating with central finance to guarantee seamless handovers
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and reporting data
• Conduct ad hoc analysis, estimation of costs and support internal & external audits as required
• Provide project finance technical advice within the PFA team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent project finance standards and reporting
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project finance processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy aligning with L3Harris Sector and compliance requirements

About You

To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Accounting / Finance
• Strong knowledge and experience of project accounting and finance principles, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting and revenue recognition
• Demonstrated experience business partnering with Project Controls and Project Management
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to interpret project financial data and provide accurate reporting on cost trends, variances and mitigation strategies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Familiarity with ERP systems relevant to Project Reporting

What We Offer

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment
• Company-paid parking in Fremantle
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Salary continuance insurance
• Novated leasing
• Retail Reward programs
• Health insurance discounts

Want to explore further?

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at: https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.