Finance Modernisation - Process Improvement Lead

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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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 have a new opportunity for a Finance Modernisation – Process Improvement Lead to join our finance team based at Flinders Street, Adelaide. This role reports to the Finance Manager – Finance Modernisation.

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

The Finance Modernisation – Process Improvement Lead will work across the Finance systems and modernisation team to improve operational excellence and effectiveness across the Finance Function.

This role will be responsible for identifying optimisation opportunities and driving these through to delivery. Additionally it will be responsible for leveraging existing teams to lead business improvement

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the finance systems and modernisation team with product development across all phases; requirements gathering, development, functional testing and production release
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams as needed, ensuring the successful development, implementation and execution of the Finance Modernisation Roadmap and identified objectives
• Develop finance function process maps, clearly identifying the system used and key roles.  This includes the identification of process owner, ‘pain points' and opportunities for improvement
• Complete functional testing of products produced prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Prepare key artefacts needed to support effective engagement with stakeholders 
• Develop and maintain robust internal reporting, ensuring activities are running in line with plan and any deviations are communicated in a timely manner
• Ensure strong governance is maintained around document management.  This includes the development of a framework which can be used to track items, their status and key owners
• Ensure all communication mediums are up to date and maintained

About YOU

• A degree qualification in Finance/Accounting
• A member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Chartered Accountant), CPA Australia or CA (or working towards)
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside their immediate team, to implement business requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are important to this role
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint

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.

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 maybe 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.