Management Accountant

Full 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

We have a great opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager – Cost Base, this role is responsible providing support with monthly Central reporting, forecasting, budgeting, as well as ongoing process improvement, governance and data analysis/ visualisation activities.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. This role will be based in our Flinders Street office in Adelaide SA

Key responsibilities include:

Prepare monthly management report for Head of Finance & Functional Chiefs and Leads – including insightful variance analysis commentary & early identification of early risks and opportunities within functional spending.

Accountable for accurate and timely month end closure, including accruals, prepayments, cost allocations, identifying areas of further investigation & corrective actions are established and completed.

Collaborate with functional leads to develop and monitor budget and forecast. Work with Accounting Manager to perform comprehensive reviews and challenge assumptions to ensure updates are realistic and justifiable.

Prepare and update forecasts to provide an accurate picture of future financial performance. Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust projections as necessary.

Provide financial guidance to functional leads and other stakeholders on financial matters, helping them make informed decisions that align with the company’s objectives.

Continuously seek opportunities to enhance financial processes. Implement efficiency improvements to streamline financial workflows and reduce the burden of transactional work.

Assist the Accounting Manager in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and the correct accounting treatment is applied across the central cost base

About YOU

Degree qualification in a relevant field

CA or CPA qualification

Demonstrated experience in management accounting within medium to large corporate environments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work efficiently with senior leadership

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and propose actionable solutions

Advanced skills in Excel, Intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint

Experience with Oracle EPM and Smartview is an advantage

Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.