Strategic Finance Partner for Defence Programs

Boeing; Port Stephens Council; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and benefits

Annual incentive payment

9-day fortnight

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 at

Study assistance and career pathways

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) 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 drive long-term planning, manage a cost-plus contract, and collaborate with the Commonwealth of Australia to shape the 10-year DMFP.

You will lead a team of six, provide financial decision support to program managers, and present quarterly EAC results to the CFO and leadership.

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. DMFP or equivalent government/defence planning experience is a strong advantage.
• Track record leading multi-disciplinary teams, including where you don't have direct line management over everyone.
• Solid understanding of EAC and EVM, and the ability to turn that data into a clear story for non-finance stakeholders.
• Confident presenting to C-suite executives and government customers.
• Australian citizen, holding or eligible to hold NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the 10-year Defence Management and Finance Plan (DMFP) and the government's long-term budget for the Wedgetail platform.
• Lead quarterly Estimates At Completion (EAC) and present findings to the CFO and program leadership.
• Provide financial decision support to Program Managers.
• Act as the lead authority on financial and commercial matters for the program.
• Ensure compliance with CoA contract requirements.
• Manage the DMFP budget, project budgets, baselines, and EVMS reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of six and manage weekly engagement with the CoA customer.
• Represent finance and commercial interests within the Program Leadership Team.

Education

Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) 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 drive long-term planning, manage a cost-plus contract, and collaborate with the Commonwealth of Australia to shape the 10-year DMFP.

You will lead a team of six, provide financial decision support to program managers, and present quarterly EAC results to the CFO and leadership.