Job Description
Job Description
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
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Category:
Finance
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Position Type:
Permanent
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Job Reference:
BOE/*******W
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Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We are a cornerstone of Australia's sovereign capability, and as we grow, we are looking for leaders who want to drive performance in a high-stakes, high-reward setting.
About the Rolen
Are you a strategic finance professional looking to move beyond the numbers and into a role of genuine commercial influence? We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to lead the financial and commercial side of the Wedgetail Sustainment Program based at RAAF Base Williamtown. The Wedgetail platform provides a critical defence capability to the Royal Australian Air Force and the Commonwealth of Australia.
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You'll manage a Cost-Plus contract, lead a team of six and work directly with the Program Leadership Team and work closely with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) customer.
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You will lead the development of quarterly Estimates At Completion (EAC) to present directly to the BDA CFO, collaborate annually with the CoA Customer to shape the 10-year Defence Management and Finance Plan (DMFP) and manage the annual DMFP budget. If you thrive on high-level stakeholder engagement and want to influence the long-term financial roadmap of a major national program, this is your next career milestone.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic planningn
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Work with the CoA customer each year to build the 10-year Defence Management and Finance Plan (DMFP), the government's long-term budget and capability roadmap for the Wedgetail platform.
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Lead quarterly Estimates At Completion (EAC), the forecast of total program cost at finish, and present findings to the CFO and program leadership.
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Provide financial decision support to Program Managers.
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Commercial and contract managementn
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Act as the lead authority on financial and commercial matters for the program.
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Ensure compliance with CoA contract requirements.
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Manage the financial impact of the KPI performance framework.
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Lead new proposals and contract variations.
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Manage DMFP budget, project budgets, baselines, and EVMS (Earned Value Management System) reporting.
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Team & Stakeholder Managementn
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Lead and mentor a team of 6, covering Finance Analysts and Contracts Specialists
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Manage weekly engagement with the CoA customer
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Represent finance and commercial interests within the Program Leadership Team
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About Youn
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Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
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CPA or CAANZ (or equivalent) highly desirable
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Experience managing complex contracts, ideally Cost-Plus
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Experience with long-range financial planning and multi-year forecasting. DMFP or equivalent government/defence planning experience is a strong advantage
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Track record leading multi-disciplinary teams, including where you don't have direct line management over everyone
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Solid understanding of EAC and EVM, and the ability to turn that data into a clear story for non-finance stakeholders
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Confident presenting to C-suite executives and government customers
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Australian citizen, holding or eligible to hold NV1 clearance
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What's on offern
We recognize that high performers value autonomy and balance. Our package is designed to support your professional growth and your personal life:
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Generous salary and benefits
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Annaul incentive payment based on individual and company performance
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9-day fortnight
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Hybrid working: 3 days in the Williamtown office, 2 days from home
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Study assistance and career pathways across the Boeing network
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Benefitsn
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Competitive Salary & Bonuses:
Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
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Flexible Work Schedule:
Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
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Paid Leave Options:
Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
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FinancialDiscounts:
Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
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Financial Benefits:




Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
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Career Development:
Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
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Recognition Program:
Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
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About the companyn
At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Cooperative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.
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We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employern
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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