Finance Manager

Lead the financial management of ASC's Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program, a major initiative extending the life of the Collins Class submarines.

• Take ownership of program financial performance and stakeholder engagement

• Deliver accurate reporting and strategic financial insights

• Enhance systems, processes and governance to support ongoing improvement

Osborne, SA | Hybrid

Role Highlights
Reporting to the Head of Finance – Multi Class Sustainment, the Finance Manager – LOTE will lead financial management and analysis for a large, complex Defence program. You'll partner with senior leaders and the Commonwealth customer to ensure robust reporting, compliance and commercial outcomes.
With three direct reports, this role suits a confident leader who enjoys autonomy and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

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. The announcement recognises ASC's over-35-year experience and expertise as the original builder, and ongoing sustainer of the Collins Class submarine fleet. ASC is a Government Business Enterprise (GBE) and they work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. They're Australia's submarine company, and every day they support the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia's national security and to bring its submariners home safely. That's why working at ASC is like no other job. It's a deeper purpose that they can all be proud of. There is a huge focus on flexibility and leave, and rewards and benefits at ASC, and on top of this, ASC are an organisation that cares about your growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of the LOTE program, ensuring accuracy and integrity across reporting, forecasting and financial controls

• Oversee month-end, budgeting, invoicing, and EAC reviews, ensuring compliance with internal governance and Defence requirements

• Manage labour rates, overheads, pricing, escalation and foreign currency components within the contract

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders and the Commonwealth customer, providing strategic financial advice and analysis

• Support commercial decision-making by translating complex financial data into clear insights

• Lead a small, capable team of Project Accountants, providing direction, mentorship and accountability

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, reporting and financial processes

• Support bid, pricing and audit activities, ensuring strong financial governance

• Build trusted relationships across ASC and the customer interface, supporting transparency and collaboration

• Contribute to wider finance initiatives across ASC's Multi Class Sustainment portfolio

Candidate Profile
You will be an accomplished finance leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to operate in a complex, evolving environment. You combine financial acumen with commercial insight and people leadership, enabling you to influence outcomes and support program success.

Specifically, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting, with full CA/CPA/CIMA membership

• Broad finance management experience within a medium to large or complex organisation

• Proven ability to manage stakeholder and customer relationships with confidence and credibility

• Experience leading and developing a small team to deliver high performance

• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and accuracy

• A proactive, resilient mindset and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

• Defence sector or project experience is advantageous

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. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of ASC's key programs 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

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.