Senior Project Accountant/Finance Analyst

The Opportunity

Our Finance professionals play a key role in guiding critical business decisions and cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading aerospace company. The work that Boeing does contributes to aviation and aerospace products, technologies and services that make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant / Finance Analyst to support the P-8A Program.  The P-8A Poseidon aircraft plays an important role in Australia's national security -providing maritime patrol and response services. Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge regarding the principles, tools and procedures of project cost control and schedule management, and, demonstrated computer skills across a variety of platforms including Microsoft Office. Experience using Scheduling tools such as Open Plan and COBRA is preferred. You will also have strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

This role is based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

As a Senior Project Accountant / Finance Analyst you will:

• Develop, analyze, review and maintain resource forecasts and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs) at the control account, budget, function or pool level; financial EACs at the contract or program level.
• Develop performance reports and initiates variance analyses to provide understanding of operational and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value.
• Develop, analyze new proposals and contract changes
• Provide Finance decision making support to Project Managers and Cost Account Managers
• Responsible for recurring tasks such as invoicing, reconciliations, journals, and, maintenance of ERP in Oracle, and reporting to the Program, Business Unit and Customer
• Responsible for daily tasking of the Program's Project Accountant.

Experience/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline is highly desirable (e.g. Accounting or Business Management).
• Previous Defence Industry experience is highly desirable
• Ability to deliver on time with high quality
• Financial modelling and analysis capability
• Familiarity with Open Plan and Cobra preferred
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications 

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. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation. We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities

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