Finance Manager

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. 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 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.

Specifically, you will bring:

• 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 Ref: LW

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.