Finance Partner

Overview

We are growing — join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the PAS contract. 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.

About the role

We have multiple opportunities available for Finance Partners to join our Defence division and support this new contract. These are permanent full-time positions that could be based at any of the main defence bases in South Australia.

Company

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.

Perks

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered.
• Career development – growth opportunities and support for internal mobility. Skill enhancement through online learning and onsite training. Mentoring and leadership development programs may also be available.
• Access to discounts for hundreds of businesses (e.g., Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphy's, Bupa Health Care, Specsavers). Novated leasing and a share matching program may also be available.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will help build the culture of our new team.

Responsibilities

You will provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the successful execution of the contract. You will oversee financial operations, optimise financial performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with all 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.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 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.

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 before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, 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 talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.

Department

Finance

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.

Additional information

Salary match | Number of applicants | Skills match

Keeping Communities Connected — We specialise in the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of critical assets across Australia's essential infrastructure networks.

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