Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant

Company: BAE Systems Location: Adelaide SA Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Join BAE Systems and become part of a global colleague network, contributing unique skills and perspectives to pioneer progress and protect what matters. You will be entrusted to deliver advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.

Role Overview: BAE Systems has an opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join the Central Functions Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role provides financial support and advice to meet internal and external reporting obligations.

Core Duties:

• Prepare monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast accurately and promptly.
• Review and challenge the appropriateness of forecasts/spend to date, develop corrective action plans with relevant parties, and ensure follow-through.
• Review and challenge annual budgets submitted by function or line of business for realistic achievability and strategic alignment, applicable to P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Assist with all financial reporting for the Line of Business (LoB).
• Support the Accounting Manager in facilitating, consolidating, and preparing Integrated Business Plan information.
• Develop and maintain professional finance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide relevant financial advice to all functions and follow up on any financial queries raised.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards and the internal financial policies manual, involving investigation of implications and providing accounting advice.
• Provide support for internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc decision support requirements.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree qualification and a professional CA, CIMA, or CPA qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis, with a strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices.
• Ability to influence individuals and teams across multiple business areas to shape and implement business requirements.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to meet customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders to generate business benefit while maintaining key relationships.
• Adaptable written and verbal communication skills suitable for a variety of audiences are critical.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS).
• Intermediate MS Office skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security Clearance.

Why BAE Systems: Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Engage in lifelong learning and meaningful work, growing your career with confidence and empowerment. Your contributions will be recognised, and you will enjoy rewards tailored to your needs, including support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Experience an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and a strong sense of shared purpose, fostering a supportive culture where you can belong and be proud of the difference you make.

BAE Systems is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, recognising that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens teams and is vital to the work undertaken.

Support is provided to the veteran community through VetNet Australia, Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs. Applications are welcomed from all candidates, with a strong encouragement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

BAE Systems is recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and a recipient of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, BAE Systems commits to responding to every applicant.

For any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team. Further connection is available via Careers and Employment.

Application Instructions: Please submit your application via the BAE Systems careers portal.

Key Information:

• Reporting Line: Accounting Manager
• Location: Flinders St Office SA (Adelaide SA)
• Work Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with options for flexibility and a 9-day fortnight.
• Security Clearance: A defence security clearance is required for this role.