Finance Partner

Join to apply for the Finance Partner role at Service Stream. 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 multiple opportunities for Finance Partners to join our Defence division on permanent full-time contracts that could be based at any of the main defence bases in South Australia.

These roles are designed to provide strategic financial leadership and support to ensure the successful execution of the contract.

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

You will oversee financial operations, optimise financial performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. As the key adviser to senior management and stakeholders, you will deliver financial insights and strategies to drive the achievement of organisational goals.

• Developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the contract's objectives and goals.
• Overseeing the preparation, monitoring, and management of budgets for multiple bases across the region.
• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Conducting detailed cost analysis and forecasting to support decision-making and optimise financial performance.
• Identifying financial risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the financial stability of the contract.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, government agencies, and contractors, to provide financial insights and support.
• Coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

• Considerable experience in senior finance or accounting, preferably within the defence or government sector.
• Experience managing finances for multiple locations within a state or region.
• Familiarity with government financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating and managing financial audits.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA) is preferred.
• Valid driver's licence.
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Please submit your interest via the apply button to create a profile in our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability or neurodivergence, those from LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and other diverse groups. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Facilities Services

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