Senior Project Accountant

Regional Services; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Edinburgh to support the Jindalee Operational Radar Network. The role involves financial management and budget preparation within project environments. Strong qualifications in finance and a collaborative mindset are essential. Flexibility in work arrangements, including hybrid options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized. Applicants must be Australian citizens with the ability to secure necessary clearances.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive employee benefits

Workplace wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Experience working within a project environment would be highly regarded.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external business partners.
• As a Defence security clearance is required, must be Australian citizens.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of financial structures and controls.
• Assist with preparation of the project Annual Budget and Monthly Re-forecast.
• Monitor changes from Contract Change Proposals into financial processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualification

Completed CA or CPA qualification

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 groundbreaking 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 have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our Strategic Surveillance team supporting the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), an over-the-horizon radar (OTHR) network.

This is an opportunity to be involved from the ground up, shaping how the program operates financially and helping set it up for long-term success.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in maintaining the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making for the project.

This role will be based out of our Edinburgh Parks office in SA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the design and implementation of program financial structures, processes and controls.
• Finance business partnering support within the JORN Program and Cross-Function
• Assist with preparation and review of the project Annual Budget, 5-Year Integrated Business Plan (IBP), Monthly Re-forecast and Customer estimates.
• Work with stakeholders to interpret policy requirements and translate them into practical financial processes.
• Monitor and incorporate changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal’s (CCP’s) and Sub-contract Change Proposal’s (SCP’s) into financial processes including price variation
• Support delivery on the strategy and objectives of the organisation, finance function and key priorities for Strategic Surveillance and its major programs.
• Uphold a strong governance culture, including compliance with Finance Policies, Accounting Standards and Customer contractual requirements

About YOU

• A curious mind and the ability to think critically and challenge the status quo.
• Degree qualification and completed CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels.
• Experience working within a project environment would be highly regarded but not essential.
• Ability to work in a team environment both within finance and across functions and adapt style to account for individual differences and motivators.
• Collaborative approach to work in a team environment within finance and across functions and adapt style to account for individual differences and motivators.
• Ability to liaise and manage internal and external network of business partners and peers.
• 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.
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role

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.

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 Benchmark Triple R – Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to responding 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.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.