Job Description
Lead financial strategy & management for a high-profile defence program with significant national importance | Highly Influential role
Lead the setup and management of a new, high-impact defence initiativeWork closely with top executives and key stakeholders.Play a crucial role in enhancing Australia's defence capabilitiesLocation: Osborne, South Australia
Salary package: Negotiable, depending on experience
Role highlights: Take charge of the financial strategy for a groundbreaking defence program, shaping national security efforts from the ground up.
This influential role offers high visibility and opportunities for professional advancement.
Role Overview: Reporting to the Deputy CFO, the Head of Finance is responsible for developing and managing the financial strategy for this leading defence initiative, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
This role involves integrating the finance strategy across the program, collaborating with ASC's build partner to define the financial approach for establishing new business, and delivering long-term, effective, and sustainable financial solutions to support the success of this strategic defence program.
Responsibilities: Your role will be varied and evolving but core responsibilities include:
Contributing to program activities including developing long term financial strategy and corporate plansBuilding strong relationships with program build partners that support ASC's financial objectivesPreparing and conducting financial planning analysis, managing financial transactions & providing financial decision supportIdentifying, assessing and mitigating financial risksAligning activities with ASC's Strategy and assisting ASC to meet any relevant contractual deliverablesWorking with the Finance leadership team, the position is required to maintain a strategic perspective of the entire business and consider a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and risks to ensure ongoing business successThe Head of Finance provides leadership to Programs finance team ensuring team members are provided with direction and attainable yet challenging performance targets.Key dependencies of this role include the provision of allocated budget.Candidate Profile: You'll be a highly experienced finance leader with over 10 years in a senior and influential role with the following skills and experience:Demonstrated experience in development and management of financial strategy for the establishment of new businessProven experience in strategic financial planningStrong knowledge and understanding of financial principles, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk managementExperience in building relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) in a large complex organisationExperience in shipbuilding, defence or a heavy industrial industry (or similar)Demonstrated experience upholding high ethical standards and integrity in financial reporting and business practicesThis role requires a current National Police Clearance, and an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
The Company, Culture & Benefits: ASC Pty Ltd has recently been selected as the Australian Government's Sovereign Submarine Partner to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines.
The announcement recognises ASC's over-35-year experience and expertise as the original builder, and ongoing sustainer of the Collins Class submarine fleet.
ASC is a Government Business Enterprise (GBE) and they work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful.
They're Australia's submarine company, and every day they support the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia's national security and to bring its submariners home safely.
That's why working at ASC is like no other job.
It's a deeper purpose that they can all be proud of.
There is a huge focus on flexibility and leave, and rewards and benefits at ASC, and on top of this, ASC are an organisation that cares about your growth and development.
Apply If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "apply" link below.
The reference number for this role is LW45029.
Please allow for 5-10 working days for us to process all the applications.
All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or a telephone call.
If you'd like further information, please contact Lynsey White on .
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