Senior Finance Manager

Location:
Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Onsite or Hybrid:

• Full-time role based in our Adelaide regional head office.
• Flexible work environment that supports balancing professional and personal commitments.
• Influence strategy and drive performance outcomes.

About the Role

Babcock is seeking a strategic and people-focused Senior Finance Manager to lead financial performance across our Defence contracts. Based in our Adelaide CBD regional head office, this role reports to the Head of Operations – Accounting and Performance and plays a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational outcomes, and influencing business direction.

This is a leadership role that blends technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement. You'll oversee a team of senior finance professionals and technical specialists, guiding forecasting, reporting, and analytics to support informed decision-making. You'll work closely with Commonwealth customers and Babcock Project Directors to ensure financial integrity, contract alignment, and high-quality service delivery.

As part of the business unit leadership group, you'll contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, transformation programs, and strategic forums. You'll be responsible for managing financial governance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes. Your ability to build relationships, lead with purpose, and deliver insights will be key to your success.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about using financial leadership to make a meaningful impact.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in CA/CPA
• Extensive experience in financial business partnering, including leadership of teams and strategic financial planning across complex environments.
  Commercial, Contract or Subcontract experience in Defence or other high - risk industries and understanding of contracting methods including EAC, Fixed Price, Cost plus.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;.

• career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;

• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the 'Apply Now' button below.

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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