Strategic Finance Partner for Defence Acquisition

Defence Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Australia is seeking an EL 1 Finance Business Partner based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, to lead the Aerospace Systems Finance team. You will deliver embedded financial services to complex Defence programs, including SILSPO and related air projects.

You will provide strategic financial advice, assurance and contestability to senior stakeholders, support budget management and procurement, and engage closely with project offices to deliver capability outcomes in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams to deliver strategic financial advice in a complex environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting and performance monitoring skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into practical recommendations for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering embedded financial services to Defence capability programs.
• Provide trusted financial advice and governance to senior stakeholders.
• Support budget management, resource allocation, procurement and capability delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with project offices and stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Strategic financial advice

Team coaching

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Job description

Defence Australia is seeking an EL 1 Finance Business Partner based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, to lead the Aerospace Systems Finance team. You will deliver embedded financial services to complex Defence programs, including SILSPO and related air projects.

You will provide strategic financial advice, assurance and contestability to senior stakeholders, support budget management and procurement, and engage closely with project offices to deliver capability outcomes in a dynamic