QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs (QAA), part of QinetiQ's Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.The opportunityReporting directly to the Australian Sector CFO and working closely with the MD QAA, this role will be an integral part of the QAA leadership team, influencing decision-making processes and driving initiatives that contribute to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation across the business.Responsibilities:
- Ownership and management of all end of month and year-end reporting including the preparation of statutory accounts
- Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support QinetiQ's growth objectives and operational goals
- Lead internal compliance efforts and manage relationships with internal and external partners to ensure financial integrity and transparency
- Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes within the company
- Drive and execute projects including implementation of new systems
- Mentor and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting
- CA or CPA qualified with demonstrated experience leading transaction control, reporting, compliance and systems
- Commercially focussed and technically astute with a continuous improvement style
- Experience with financial systems implementations and upgrades
- Exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen and senior stakeholder management skills