Finance Manager

Overview

Director - Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Business Support | MAHRI | Linking Great People to Great Careers

Location Osborne, SA | Hybrid

Role Highlights

Reporting to the Head of Finance - Multi Class Sustainment, the Finance Manager - Rates & Pricing will take ownership of the development of labour and overhead budgets and rates for ASC. This newly created position offers the chance to establish processes and ensure costs are allocated appropriately and recovered through programs. The role provides scope to partner closely with senior leaders and the Defence customer on high-value programs, while also shaping continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Organisation

ASC Pty Ltd has recently been selected as the Australian Government's Sovereign Submarine Partner to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines. ASC is a Government Business Enterprise (GBE) that works in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. They are Australia\'s submarine company, supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect national security and to bring submariners home safely. ASC emphasises flexibility, rewarding benefits, growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ASC's labour and overhead budgets and rate setting processes, ensuring costs are allocated accurately and recovered through major programs
• Take ownership of significant cost pools and oversee monthly allocations, variance analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and EACs
• Provide strategic financial advice, reporting and analysis to senior leaders and program managers
• Lead annual rate reviews and approvals, including customer true-ups
• Partner with stakeholders across support functions and programs to guide and influence decision making
• Support bids and pricing activities, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in proposals
• Document and enforce key project accounting processes to ensure compliance and consistency
• Engage with and support external and customer audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and reporting frameworks
• Contribute to finance system improvement initiatives and workplace change projects
• Manage and coach a small team, setting clear expectations and supporting development plans

Candidate Profile

You will be a highly capable finance professional with proven experience in project financial management and the ability to influence, partner and advise at senior levels. You combine technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and can thrive in a complex environment.

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting, with full CA/CPA/CIMA membership
• Demonstrated experience in project financial management and/or pricing and cost allocation
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights
• Proven stakeholder engagement and business partnering capability
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with resilience in a fast-moving environment
• Experience in Defence, ERP systems, or earned value techniques is desirable

What\'s on Offer

ASC offers an industry-leading benefits and wellness program, including hybrid working, flexibility, family support, additional leave and a strong focus on professional development. As a newly created role, this is a rare opportunity to shape ASC\'s rates and pricing function and make a meaningful impact in one of Australia\'s most strategically important organisations.

Apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application via the link. For a confidential discussion, contact Lynsey White on 0435 769 858. Ref: LW 61620

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Notes

This role is based in Osborne, SA and operates on a hybrid basis.

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