Senior Finance Manager

• Lead finance operations for a nationally significant Defence program.
• Elevate your career in a high‑visibility, strategic role.
• Supportive team culture that genuinely values people.
  
  
  

About the Role

Babcock is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to oversee the finance operations of our JP9101 program — a major Defence initiative supporting the Defence High Frequency Communications System, a sovereign capability that delivers long‑range secure and non‑secure communications across Australia. This is a high‑impact role at the centre of a technically complex and nationally significant program.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, performance and operational effectiveness of the program, working closely with Commonwealth customers, senior stakeholders and internal Babcock teams. The role requires someone who is technically strong, commercially astute and confident managing relationships across a diverse group of specialists.

You’ll lead a team of finance professionals, guiding their development while driving high‑quality financial insights, improved analytics and strong governance. The role involves balancing short‑term operational priorities with medium‑term planning, anticipating risks and opportunities, and continuously improving financial processes and systems. A deep understanding of contract requirements and a commitment to exceptional customer service are essential, as you’ll play a key role in ensuring the program delivers on scope, performance and value.

If you’re motivated by complex Defence programs and want to influence outcomes through expert financial leadership while developing a capable team, this role offers a compelling and meaningful opportunity.

You will bring

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification in CA/CPA
• Extensive experience in financial business partnering, including leadership of teams and strategic financial planning across complex environments.
• Commercial, Contract, Sub Contract experience in Defence or construction industry and understanding of contracting methods including EAC, Fixed Price.
• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• 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 you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• 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.

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 1,600 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 Land 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 Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

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 a 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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Job Req ID: 71204