Finance and Procurement Officer

Driving operational excellence through smart procurement, accurate financial stewardship, and strong stakeholder relationships

• Own the end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay process

• Shape supplier relationships and strengthen commercial governance

• Play a key role in financial accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement

About the Role

This position is central to ensuring smooth, accurate, and compliant financial and procurement operations across H&B Defence's business. You will manage the full lifecycle of transactional finance and purchasing activity, from supplier onboarding and contract preparation to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily banking. The role requires a strong focus on internal controls, timely processing, and maintaining high-quality supplier and customer data.

You will support procurement strategy by analysing spend, identifying opportunities for aggregation, and creating dashboards that help leaders make informed decisions. You will also contribute to supplier relationship management and act as the subject matter expert for the procure‑to‑pay process. Your work will directly support budget accuracy, cashflow visibility, and the overall effectiveness of financial operations.

A commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence is essential. You will model H&B's values, contribute to a positive team culture, and uphold trade control and compliance expectations. The role also includes supporting month-end close, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining meticulous records to ensure audit readiness and operational transparency.

About You

You bring a strong foundation in finance and procurement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You are confident working with supplier contracts, financial systems, and procurement processes, and you enjoy building constructive relationships with internal teams and external partners. Your analytical mindset helps you interpret data, identify trends, and present insights that support strategic decision-making.

You thrive in environments where integrity, accountability, and respect guide daily work. You take ownership of your commitments, communicate clearly, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You are proactive in resolving issues, diligent in maintaining accurate records, and comfortable navigating both routine tasks and ad hoc challenges. Above all, you value teamwork, professionalism, and contributing to a mission-focused organisation.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you   
    
•    We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
•    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
•    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
•    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much  
more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   
•    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
•    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   
   
Who we are  Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.   
   
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   
   
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:   
   
•    Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
•    Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
•    Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;  • Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   
   
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   
   
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au   
   
Job req #72051
 
   
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   
   
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   
   
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