People join Leidos Australia for many different reasons. The interesting projects. Supportive and open-minded colleagues. The opportunities to develop. What unites us is the fact that everything we do benefits and safeguards Australia in some way. We're proud of our Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient, and every Leidos team member has a valued role to play – to be the difference.
Access to over 100,000 online training and development courses through our technical training portal Percipio.
Support of advocacy groups including The Young Professionals, Women and Allies Network, Allies & Action for Accessibility and Abilities, and the Defence & Emergency Services.
Entitlement to one day a year of volunteer leave to support a cause you're passionate about.
Leidos is a family-friendly certified organisation and we provide flexible work arrangements that are outcomes-focused and may consist of flexible work hours, Life Days (formerly RDOs), Switch Days where you can switch a public holiday for an alternative day that means more to you, and a career break of between 3 months and 2 years to take time out from Leidos to explore other interests.
Access to Reward Gateway to give upfront discounts or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.
Job Description
The Senior Program Financial Analyst partners with aspects of the business to provide expert financial advice and reporting services and leads the financial management of program budgets through analysis, risk management, and modelling to support objectives and inform effective decision-making for the assigned programs/departments.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage a hybrid working arrangement.
Specific Functions
Partner with the business to provide sound financial advice to meet organisational goals.
Monthly variance analysis and financial reporting across programs and overheads.
Compilation and review of budgets/forecasts using actual performance, previous budget figures, etc.
Coordinate multiple financial cost analysis functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs, and preparing reports that maintain the Company's cost accounting system.
Liaison to the business for accurate cost allocations and cost rates, compliance with Cost Principles.
Qualifications
About You and What You'll Bring
At Leidos, we value curiosity and the ability to collaboratively ask why. You will have a positive, proactive nature to your work.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, coupled with demonstrable finance experience (5-7 years) from a project-based, complex business environment, including budget development, financial control, forecasting, variance analysis, and business partnering.
Relevant certification and professional memberships (CPA/CA) are desired for this role.
Experience
You will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues, and develop relationships to achieve the company's objectives. You will also have:
Experience in a global organisation, along with familiarity with systems such as CostPoint (or similar complex ERPs) and OAC/OBI.
An ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines is essential along with strong relationship skills, a proactive attitude, and an ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
Strong working knowledge of and skills in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is essential.
Financial management, reporting, and governance.
Proven experience in understanding and controlling costs across projects and project delivery teams to success.
Experience working in aviation and/or defence industries will be highly regarded.
Skills
A strong ability to contribute independently and as a member of a high-function close-knit team in a professional environment.
High-level communication (verbal & written) with high-level interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning, organisational, and time management capabilities.
A proactive attitude that seeks to develop & improve systems and procedures and find solutions to complex problems.
Excellent attention to detail.
An ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels and influence key stakeholders.
To be successful you must be an Australian Citizen and preferably hold a current baseline security clearance or at a minimum be able to obtain one.
Additional Information
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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