Senior Finance Partner, Defence Programs (Embedded)

Department of Defence; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence invites applications for an EL 1 Finance Business Partner based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. You will lead embedded financial services across SILSPO programs, delivering strategic financial advice and financial assurance to senior stakeholders while managing budgets and procurement outcomes.

As a leader you will coach teams, oversee forecasting and performance monitoring, and foster strong stakeholder engagement to support capability delivery in a dynamic defence

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver strategic financial advice in a complex environment.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CPA/CA) are highly desirable.
• Willingness to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Experience with Financial Management Systems or similar programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded financial services to Defence capability acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Provide strategic financial advice, financial assurance and contestability to senior stakeholders.
• Support budget management, resource allocation, procurement and capability delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across multiple organisational levels.
• Identify financial risks and provide practical recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Public sector governance

Education

CPA/CA (desirable)

Accounting/finance degree

Job description

The Department of Defence invites applications for an EL 1 Finance Business Partner based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. You will lead embedded financial services across SILSPO programs, delivering strategic financial advice and financial assurance to senior stakeholders while managing budgets and procurement outcomes.

As a leader you will coach teams, oversee forecasting and performance monitoring, and foster strong stakeholder engagement to support capability delivery in a dynamic defence