Senior Accountant Reporting & Planning | SA-Flinders Street

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

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

Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? This opportunity invites you not only to become part of a leading employer but to be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work.   

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant - Reporting and Planning to join our Finance Function. Reporting to our Manager – Reporting and Planning, you will be have a ‘big picture' view consolidating, analysing and producing actual, forecast,  budget and longer term plan information for the BAE Systems Australia entities.

This role can be based at either our Flinders St office in Adelaide or our Bourke St office in Melbourne.

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

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Support key processes during month end, budget, five-year plan and annual reporting, ensuring alignment with Group reporting requirements and timelines
• Deliver essential month-end activities including insights and reports that influence decision making
• Collaborate with other BAE teams to strengthen financial processes
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent the Reporting and Planning team on the finance reporting system optimisation project
• Provide accounting guidance and complete various ad-hoc queries as required

KEY CRITERIA:

• Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
• Previous experience in partnering with business to understand activities and how they translate into the financials
• Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting  
• Experience with a major ERP and reporting system
• A curious mindset with a willingness to learn
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Baseline Defence security clearance

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. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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 is 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.