Job description At BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career Be YOU We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work.
Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology.
Individually we all contribute to our success.
Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY We are currently looking for a Senior Management Accountant & Management accountant to join our finance team based in Flinders Street, Adelaide SA, reporting to the Accounting Manager – Cost Base.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering financial support and advice to the corporate functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes.
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will also have additional responsibilities, including the consolidation and delivery of key financial reports, providing guidance to other team members, fostering their development, and promoting a collaborative team environment.
Key responsibilities include: Prepare monthly management report for Head of Finance & Functional Chiefs and Leads - including insightful variance analysis commentary & early identification of early risks and opportunities within functional spending.
Accountable for accurate and timely month end closure, including accruals, prepayments, cost allocations, identifying areas of further investigation & corrective actions are established and completed.
Collaborate with functional leads to develop and monitor budget and forecast.
Work with Accounting Manager to perform comprehensive reviews and challenge assumptions to ensure updates are realistic and justifiable.
Prepare and update forecasts to provide an accurate picture of future financial performance.
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust projections as necessary.
Provide financial guidance to functional leads and other stakeholders on financial matters, supporting decisions that align with the company's objectives.
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems.
Implement efficiency improvements to streamline financial workflows and reduce transactional workload.
Assist the Accounting Manager in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and the correct accounting treatment is applied across the central cost base.
About YOU A degree qualification Completed CPA Australia or CA Demonstrated experience in management accounting or public practice environment Highly developed skills in analysis and interpretation of financial results Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to take ownership of task and embrace change Strong stakeholder management skills with high level of personal integrity, initiative and motivation We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.
If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.
We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.