Senior Finance Specialist - Bid & Estimating

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 10 days additional leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd in South Australia is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist - Bids & Estimating to lead specialist financial work across bids, estimating and commercial activities. You will support development of robust cost estimates, financial models and pricing submissions, and partner with stakeholders to resolve complex financial issues.

This full-time role operates within established frameworks and offers opportunities to improve estimating, costing and reporting practices while contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, costing estimating, bids, pricing or commercial finance.
• Ability to develop financial models, cost estimates and scenario analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist financial support across bids and estimating activities.
• Develop, review and maintain cost estimates, financial models and pricing submissions.
• Analyse financial, commercial and operational data to support decision-making.
• Support business cases, investment proposals and financial assessments.
• Lead finance workstreams and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing & estimating

Bids & pricing

Stakeholder engagement

Modelling & scenario analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Commerce

CPA Australia membership

CA ANZ membership

CIMA membership

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Specialist - Bids & Estimating to join the SSN AUKUS Build Mobilisation Program. Reporting to the Head of Finance - SSN AUKUS, You will provide specialist financial expertise across bids, estimating, commercial and contractual activities, supporting the development of robust financial proposals, cost estimates and business cases.

Working within a complex and strategically significant program environment, you will partner with stakeholders across finance, commercial, program delivery and enterprise functions to provide financial analysis, modelling and decision support. You will apply specialist knowledge and sound judgement to resolve complex financial and commercial issues, identify risks and opportunities, and support delivery of program objectives.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy within established frameworks and contributes to continuous improvement of estimating, costing and commercial finance practices.

As a trusted subject matter expert, you will apply specialist financial expertise and professional judgement to resolve moderately complex estimating, commercial and financial matters. You will provide analysis, recommendations and decision support that influence project, program and commercial outcomes while contributing to consistent delivery, risk management and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time opportunity based in South Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist financial support across bids, contract change proposals and estimating activities.
• Develop, review and maintain cost estimates, financial models and pricing submissions to support commercial and program outcomes.
• Analyse financial, commercial and operational data to provide recommendations and support decision-making.
• Support the preparation of business cases, investment proposals and financial assessments for program initiatives.
• Partner with commercial, program and finance stakeholders to ensure estimating assumptions, risks and opportunities are appropriately captured and evaluated.
• Contribute to labour rate, overhead rate and cost recovery activities by providing analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor bid and estimating performance, identifying emerging risks, issues and opportunities and supporting mitigation activities.
• Support contractual and commercial reviews through financial analysis and assessment of financial impacts.
• Prepare management reporting, forecasting and scenario analysis to support program planning and performance management.
• Lead discrete finance workstreams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to estimating, modelling, reporting and financial processes.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining compliance with organisational and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and specialist expertise to colleagues and project teams as required.
  

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce or a related discipline, with full professional membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ, CIMA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, costing estimating, bids, pricing or commercial finance environments.
• Experience in developing financial models, cost estimates and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Experience supporting commercial, contractual or project-based activities within complex operating environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes through expertise and evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience identifying and managing financial risks and contributing to mitigation strategies.
• Experience in Defence, infrastructure, engineering, construction, government or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience using financial modelling and reporting tools including Power BI will be advantageous.
  

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.