Financial Analyst/Project Cost Controller

About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. 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.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

We currently employ more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking two talented Financial Analyst/Project Cost Controller to join our Boeing Defence Australia Finance team which. These newly created roles, which complements our finance team of 150 employees, consists of project cost control management and reportingto support projects across the Currawong Battlespace Communications System Portfolio and MQ28. This role offers the opportunity to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment with plenty of changes that keep the work interesting and the opportunity for exposure to the broader Boeing enterprise.

One of these roles will be a Toowoomba site-based role with the requirement to work on site 5 days a week, and requirement for initial travel to Brisbane for training and on-going once a month for 1-2 days to connect with the Brisbane based Finance Team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining project budgets and forecasts while fostering relationships with cost account managers.
• Analysis of cost and schedule performance producing variance analysis, identifying recommendations on impacts & actions to cost account managers and commercial leads.
• Support the month end process with the required journals and reconciliations, including all required reporting.
• Collaborate as part of a larger team and openly share information.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement.
• Stakeholder management including liaising with cost account managers and the finance team.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or commerce; or equivalent experience in the workforce; Studying toward CA/CPA also desirable.
• Relevant experience in management accounting or cost control role.
• Competent user with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and other Microsoft Office applications as well as experience with ERP Systems.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and ask for help with competing priorities.
• Proactive approach to day to day tasking.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Options.
• Generous study assistance.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave.
• Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.