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Finance ManagerYour KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations within the MSP line of business and a team of Project Controllers. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
The Finance Manager will ensure that all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with policies, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes and literacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines and maintain accuracy, relevance, and completeness of financial information.
- Collaborate with MSP operations to support effective governance of accounts, programs, and projects, ensuring all finance and business obligations are met.
- Prepare consolidated MSP reporting and planning activities including monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and annual budgeting.
- Maintain control over non-labour indirect expenditures.
- Drive continual improvement of financial literacy within the MSP.
- Embed or assign appropriate financial resources into each program to support reporting, analysis, and business management.
- Act as gate reviewer for program Estimates at Completion (EACs) in collaboration with MSP leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and key stakeholders.
- Facilitate continuous business improvements and strategic decision-making.
- Support bids and proposals as required.
- Oversee MSP risk and issue monitoring, providing appropriate solutions and mitigations.
- Develop and implement career progression and succession plans for direct reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA or CA qualification will be highly advantageous
- Proven experience in financial or business management within the defence industry
- Strong understanding of financial principles, reporting, and compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Proficiency in financial software, MS Dynamics and MS Office Suite.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
What we will offer you:
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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