Senior Business/Finance Manager

The Opportunity
We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Business/Finance Manager to join our team and provide support to one of our business units, which is responsible for delivering a wide range of complex development and engineering programs to our defence customers. These programs include our renowned Battlespace Communications System, the Wakulda Air Battle Management System, and Defence Services.
This leadership position will manage the finance, contracts and other commercial activities to maximise business unit performance and resources. This position has oversight and responsibility for all Business Management activities including execution of program and business unit requirements and support to new business opportunities.
This role is based in Brisbane.
As the Senior Business / Finance Manager you will:
* Be a key member of the Finance and Business Unit leadership teams, contributing to the development of strategic goals and objectives and leading key initiatives.
* Lead, manage and develop business unit finance and contracts staff.
* Manage all commercial and business matters for the business unit focused on meeting customer and company requirements.
* Facilitate effective business management practices by monitoring the quality and timeliness of financial and management reporting and contracting and negotiating processes.
* Effective plan and manage business activities oversight and review of program budgets/forecasts, schedules, and Earned Value Management
To be considered for the role you will have:
* A graduate or post graduate degree in finance, accounting, law or similar, or at least 10 years relevant experience.
* Previous experience managing and resolving complex business management issues including financial and contractual matters.
* Defence Industry experience
* Be outcomes focused and demonstrate strong values-based leadership.
* Strong collaboration and team building focus.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption.
What's on offer?
We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other benefits
* Work on cutting edge projects
* Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
* Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
* Salary packaging options available
* We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements
Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.