Strategic Defence Finance Partner

Service Stream; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career development & internal mobility

Cross-training & mentoring programs

Discounts for services (Woolworths, JB

Discounts for services (Woolworths, JB

Novated leasing

Share matching program

Paid leave (various types)

Job summary

Service Stream is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for the Defence Property and Assets contract at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory. The successful candidate will deliver financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights to support contract outcomes.

Join a growing Defence division in a permanent full-time role, with hybrid work and opportunities for career development across Australia’s essential services networks.

Qualifications

• Extensive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership roles, preferably within defence or government environments.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong understanding of government financial regulations, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) highly desirable.
• Australian Citizen and able to obtain/maintain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow, invoicing, and contractor payments to optimise working capital.
• Manage budget processes and support cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual requirements while supporting audits and risk management.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights, recommendations, and performance reporting.
• Improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance governance and decision-making.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

CA/CPA (desirable)

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Service Stream is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for the Defence Property and Assets contract at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory. The successful candidate will deliver financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights to support contract outcomes.

Join a growing Defence division in a permanent full-time role, with hybrid work and opportunities for career development across Australia’s essential services networks.