Financial Controller
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Job Title Financial Controller
Location Perth CBD/Henderson
WHY AUSTAL
Austal(ASX: ASB) is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing constructing and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the worlds leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.
Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy Australian Border Force and the Department of Defence employing approximately 1000 people in facilities in located Western Australia Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)
With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force at the Henderson Shipyard now is the time to join us to be a part of some meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment.
We are on our path towards becoming the Commonwealths Strategic Shipbuilder in the West aiming to be in contract for the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). Join us for this exciting opportunity to be part of continuous naval shipbuilding contributing and significant work for the Australian Defence Force.
The SSA will establish an overarching program which enables the design and build of vessels at the Henderson Shipyard. The objective of the SSA is to possess the capacity and capability to initially deliver Landing Craft Medium & Heavy for the Australian Army in supporting continuous naval shipbuilding in WA.
The SSA is about establishing the capability within the Henderson Precinct and Western Australia to continuously build vessels for the Commonwealth. It will be led by Austal and will require the engagement of local industry supply chain and workforce to be successful.
Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced dedicated and passionate industry professionals in a collaborative dynamic and outcome focused environment.
About the Opportunity
The Financial Controller is a key position within the Finance team delivering together. Youll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the SSA organisation ensuring accurate financial reporting maintaining internal controls and supporting strategic financial planning. This role plays a critical part in compliance and financial analysis to support business decisionmaking and contributes to the Budgeting and Forecasting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Commonwealth stakeholders to ensure timely review approval and payment of claims and foster collaborative partnerships with key subcontractors
- Collaborate with management to analyse and report on financial performance including major contracts business unit profitability and cash flow
- Oversee accuracy and completeness of financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial commentary and variance analysis
- Manage monthly reporting on WIP debtors and creditors
- Reconcile monthly overhead rates across defence and related programs
- Prepare statutory financial statements and disclosures in accordance with AIFRS
- Manage month end reporting and review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
- Maintain the SSA Financial Management Plan to document financial rules and processes
Skills and Experience
- Finance Accounting or other Business Degree
- CA or CPA certificate
- Excellent analytical organisation and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial regulations and reporting standards
- 10 years experience in a variety of Finance functions with at least 3 years experience in a leadership role
Due to the Security Clearance required for this position applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.
Benefits
- True work/life balance with a 9 day fortnight
- Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP retailer discounts salary sacrificing and novated leasing where applicable)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
- Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing global organisation
Culture
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe thefocus of our efforts; Excellence Customer Focus Integrity Team Work.
Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders customers employees suppliers and communities in which we serve.
Austal Giving supports our local communities through inkind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health education and the environment.
Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all abilities cultural background age and gender to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
