Program Finance Manager

About the role

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Program Finance Manager to lead our Enterprise Network Modernization Program (ENMP) in Melbourne, Australia, within the Mission Networks sector. In this role, you will oversee the program budget's cost control, preparation, administration, and management, while guiding a small team of Program Financial Analysts.

This position offers a unique opportunity to tackle challenging projects, broaden your expertise, and play a key role in driving our business success. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team of skilled professionals. With over 50 years of innovation and trusted performance, L3Harris is a leader and reliable partner to our customers.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Lead and supervise direct reports, ensuring policy and strategy are effectively implemented across contracts, proposals, pricing, billing, and forecasting within agreed frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, government policies, ethical standards, and company-wide financial procedures.
• Maintain robust financial accounting and control systems.
• Establish and update financial baselines as new work is assigned.
• Prepare regular financial reports—weekly or monthly—aligned with management and statutory needs.
• Forecast quarterly Orders, Sales, Operating Income, and Investments (including Unbilled, Inventory, AR), with clear variance explanations.
• Summarize orders received and track invoice collections.
• Maintain milestone schedules aligned with expected billing dates.
• Manage program financial reporting, pricing, and support budgeting, planning, and cost/schedule performance for the division.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury teams across APAC.
• Oversee banking, billing, payroll, taxation, expense control, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Develop project budgets and schedules for contracts, performing detailed financial and variance analyses.
• Support project proposal teams by providing pricing and financial input for change requests.
• Facilitate timely, accurate monthly financial close and reporting.
• Please be aware that this position requires full-time attendance in the office.

What you'll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business, along with a background in financial analysis and 9 years of experience in Program Finance, including work with programs, proposals, and audits.
• OR a Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, combined with a background in financial analysis and 7 years of experience in Program Finance, covering programs, proposals, and audits.
• Experience with Managed Services Telecommunications contract types.
• Experience in cultivating a collaborative team culture and leading a team effectively is essential.
• Given the early stages of projects, the ability to work agilely and shift priorities as needed is crucial for success.
• Candidates must be self-driven and comfortable working independently in a dynamic, evolving team setting, showing flexibility and maturity while balancing diverse responsibilities.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks' additional annual leave.
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing
• Company supported professional development programs
• Company paid parking
• Retail Reward programs

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.