Program Business Manager

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**:
**Your Role**:
As a Program Finance Business Manager, you will be responsible for the financial reporting and deliverables of the Program, including project controls, Control Account Management (CAM) reporting, Estimates at Completion, Rolling Forecasts, Invoicing, Key Performance Index Monitoring, Cash Management, and other ad-hoc reporting as required.

You will also have accountability for:

- Leadership, implementation and monitoring of effective controls to drive positive financial outcomes
- Hands-on financial management responsibilities
- Financial reporting on the program
- Working with the Subcontracts team to reconcile open commitments
- Reviewing monthly journals for accruals
- Ensure weekly timesheet reviews occur
- Ensuring artefacts and folders are maintained
- Providing value add suggestions around process improvements
- Reviewing of program performance reports for adequacy and compliance
- Presenting of financial reporting to the customer and internal stakeholders
- Reviewing monthly forecasting and closing activities
- Providing guidance to the business on accounting policies and procedures
- Being the financial point of contact for the program
- Fiduciary responsibility for accurate P&L and cash flow
- Supporting execution of contractual requirements, including customer reporting, meetings, negotiations
- Fostering financial acumen in program personnel
- Leading and mentoring program personnel

**About You**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, Commerce as well as qualifications in Project Management)
- CPA or CA Qualified
- Project financial controls experience
- Knowledge of:

- Cost to Cost / Percentage complete
- Revenue Recognition in accordance with AASB15
- Estimate at Completion Reporting
- Strong negotiation skills, influencing and stakeholder management
- Interpreting contracts and tender documentation
- Experience working in defence is not essential but highly desirable

**What we Offer**:
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
- 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
- Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
- Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
- Ongoing career progression opportunities
- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

**Who we are**:
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

**Everyone Matters**:
Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

**_ As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification_