Strategic Finance Partner – Defence Program Lead

Boeing Company; Port Stephens Council; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and benefits

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight

Study assistance and career pathways

Annual incentive

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead the financial and commercial aspects of the Wedgetail Sustainment Program, based at RAAF Base Williamtown. You will manage a Cost-Plus contract and collaborate with the CoA customer to shape long-term financial plans.

You will develop EACs, provide decision support to Program Managers, and lead a team of six finance professionals in a high-stakes environment with direct engagement to the program leadership and CoA customer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• CPA or CAANZ (or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex contracts, ideally Cost-Plus.
• Experience with long-range financial planning and multi-year forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop the 10-year Defence Management and Finance Plan (DMFP) with the CoA.
• Lead quarterly Estimates At Completion (EAC) and present to the CFO.
• Provide financial decision support to Program Managers.
• Manage DMFP budget, project budgets, baselines, and EVMS reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of six Finance Analysts and Contracts Specialists.

Skills

Strategic planning

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

EVM understanding

Presentation to execs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

CPA or CAANZ (or equivalent)

Tools

EVMS

Forecasting tools

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead the financial and commercial aspects of the Wedgetail Sustainment Program, based at RAAF Base Williamtown. You will manage a Cost-Plus contract and collaborate with the CoA customer to shape long-term financial plans.

You will develop EACs, provide decision support to Program Managers, and lead a team of six finance professionals in a high-stakes environment with direct engagement to the program leadership and CoA customer.