Financial Project Manager

Title:

Financial Project Manager

Title:

Financial Project Manager

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For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. 

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KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity:

KBR's Aerospace MSP Program requires the support of an experienced Financial Project Manager to assist in the financial management and governance across the Project Office, Group.

The Financial Project Manager will report to the Project Office Director and is responsible for the effective delivery of all financial management related taskings. They will also support the broader Project Office Team in project financial management, planning, governance, cost and schedule management.

Responsibilities:

Broadly, the Financial Project Manager will be required to:

• Monitor and assist Sub-Projects to complete reporting requirements and track expenses against phased budgets
• Facilitate bi-annual financial reporting activities across Sub-Projects and Sustainment reviews with Product owners.
• Use Defence and Divisional mandated tools, systems, and software
• Support the team to centralise project controls activities managed throughout the program office including cost estimation, risk, lessons learnt and schedule development, maintenance and analysis.
• Review/refine/develop/retire project controls artefacts to support the program office strategic and operational outcomes.
• Mentor and knowledge transfer project controls and reporting expertise across the broader team.
• Connect and analyse project activity and resource schedules
• Analyse, define and establish financial management practices in accordance with Defence / CASG policies.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in financial management and project financial management;
• Demonstrated experience in the Defence Environment;
• Demonstrated experience in the current One Defence Capability System;
• Demonstrated competence and experience in complex stakeholder engagement;
• Effective written and oral communications and skills;
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Excel, Project etc.);
• Familiarity with Defence Project Management tools; and
• Demonstrated experience in the CASG SPO environment (desirable).

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Income protection

· Corporate rewards

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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