Location:	RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:	Finance
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1936254W
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The opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Project Accountant/Cost Controller to join our Boeing Defence Australia Finance team. This role consists of project financial management and reporting to support projects across the BDA Portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment with plenty of changes that keep the work interesting and the opportunity for exposure to the broader Boeing enterprise. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in weekly, monthly and annual reporting requirements;
• Prepare Estimates at Completion.
• Make recommendations to management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience;
• Initiate and review variance analysis and provide understanding of operational and financial performance to multiple stakeholders across the business;
• Analyse, interpret, prepare and reconcile financial information;
• Prepare standard and ad hoc internal and external financial reports for management and present to internal stakeholders where required;
• Stakeholder management including liaising with project managers, product team leads, finance team, program leadership and the Commonwealth customer;
• Mentoring of junior project accountants in the team.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or commerce; or equivalent experience in the workforce.
• CA/CPA qualification desirable.
• Relevant experience in a project accounting, management accounting or cost control role
• 6 or more years' related work experience in Defence Industry or other project based industries.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP, TM1 is highly desirable but not essential.
• Competent user with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt to different situations, be proactive and organise priorities autonomously to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial aspects of diverse projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Benefits  

Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.  

Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.  

Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs. 

Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport. 

Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation. 

Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways. 

Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme. 

About the company  

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems. 

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.  

How to apply 

If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.  

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.