Commercial Finance Manager

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Detail information about job Commercial Finance Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is a progressive and technology focused company, they are one of the world's leading defence organisations that provides the implementation of engineering, IT and cutting edge science to solve their customers needs. With a revenue generation of over $5bn this organisation plays a pivotal role in the world's defence, intelligence and health markets.

The business model is centred around facilitating change and innovation, they are currently searching for a Commercial Finance Manager to develop and manage the Program Finance capability, and provide effective leadership and management of department activities within the Program Finance function. Initially employed on a contract basis, this opportunity has the potential to turn permanent for the right employee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Program Performance Management Processes and Earned Value Management Systems and direct the execution of the tools and processes in program execution. Oversee administration of financial systems and related interfaces.
• Provide financial leadership, support and guidance in program execution including Earned Value Management, program EAC’s and internal management reporting (Long Range Financial Plan, Short Term Forecasting, Estimate at Complete, Contract Status Review, Quarterly Financial Review, etc.)
• Oversee the compilation and review of budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds an provide for proper financial administration
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of invoices. Manage the orders to cash lifecycle process, including Orders booking, revenue recognition (multiple elements of accounting), and balance sheet
• Coordinate multiple financial cost analyses functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company’s cost accounting system.
• Responsible for administration and reporting of all financials, such as managing the specific functions of Financial Planning & Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Overhead Budgeting/Reporting, Functional/Cost Accounting, Project Accounting and Control, Proposal Pricing and primary interface with Customer commercial team and the Program Director.
• Direct the analysis of financial information and preparation of financial reports.

Key Requirements:

• CA / CPA Qualification essential
• Austrlaian citizen with Baseline level clearance
• Extensive experience working in a Program Finance environment ensuring contractual compliance, cost management, budget development and analysis, financial estimating, configuration management, and proposal support.
• Demonstrated experience and detailed knowledge of the Australian Tax legislation (essential)
• Knowledge of US Government financial accounting (desirable)
• Detailed knowledge and experience in both US GAAP and AUS AASB
• Demonstrated knowledge of FCPA and IFRS/AAP (desirable)
• Significant experience in multiple project analysis and management, financial analysis, financial reporting and forecasting, accounting, billing and budgeting
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex international program utilising multiple currencies, multiple ledger systems, various disclosure statements and currency hedging.

There is an urgent requirement in the business so candidates on a shorter notice period are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call James Andrew on 02 8289 3131 for a confidential discussion.