We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a newly created role for a Management Accountant to join our Defence division and support with this new contract. You will partner with the business to provide financial leadership and support to enable the successful delivery of the PAS contract. This is a hands-on role that is available immediately initially assisting us with establishing the new contract then moving into an operational delivery role. The focus will be on analysing and improving financial systems controls providing detailed work order profitability analysis and validation of project costings. This role will be based from our modern head office in Melbourne (next to Southern Cross Station) which offers a vibrant environment featuring a balcony BBQ area collaborative and quiet spaces and plenty of natural light.

About the role

You will be optimising financial performance managing risks and ensuring compliance with all reporting regulatory and contractual requirements. You will be pivotal in standing up powerful operational reports to provide financial insights drive good decision making enable system governance and controls for operations to efficiently deliver contract requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and enhancing financial systems tools and processes to improve reporting accuracy speed and data-driven decision-making

• Partnering with operational teams to monitor financial performance and drive cost-efficiency initiatives

• Developing and implementing framework for standard costing reconciliation

• Providing detailed analysis of balance sheet reconciliations

• Providing financial modelling and scenario analysis to drive efficiency in planning and delivery of contracted scopes.

• Ensuring compliance with financial policies internal controls and regulatory requirements

• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and reporting tools

• Collaborating with senior leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights

• Contributing to audit processes and liaise with external auditors as required

• Preparation of monthly management reports with insightful financial analysis

• Any other tasks assigned which may be reasonably requested from time to time which contribute to the success of the organisation.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 35 years of experience in management accounting financial analysis or business partnering

• Solid understanding of budgeting forecasting and variance analysis

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively

• Knowledge of financial compliance internal controls and reporting standards

• Excellent attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Advanced excel skills and the ability to accurately manipulate large data sets whilst ensuring the accuracy of information and suitability of delivery method

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst ensuring strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline (CPA CA highly regarded).

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australias essential services networks across telecommunications utilities transport defence and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This role offers hybrid working.

• Career development we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training. Mentoring and leadership development programs may also be available.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths Air BNB The Iconic JB HI-FI Dan Murphys Bupa Health Care and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental cultural community service defence study corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed as received so please dont hesitate to apply!

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with a disability or neurodivergence and those from LGBTIQA Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process please email

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