Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant

Job Location: Flinders St Office SA– We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, such as, hybrid, flexibility and 9-day fortnight.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join us working with our Central Functions Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager by providing financial support and advice to meet both internal and external reporting requirements.

Core Duties:

• Preparation of monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast in an accurate and timely manner
• Review and challenge the appropriateness of forecasts/spend to date and develop corrective actions plans with them and ensure these are followed up
• Review and challenge the annual budgets submitted by function or line of business for realistic achievability and strategic alignment, applicable to P&L and Balance Sheet
• Assist in all financial reporting for the Line of Business (LoB)
• Provide support to Accounting Manager in the facilitation, consolidation and the preparation of the Integrated Business Plan information.
• Develop and maintain professional finance relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide relevant financial advice to all functions and follow up any financial queries the functions raise
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Accounting standards and internal financial policies manual, which will involve investigating the implications and providing advice on how the business should account for items
• Provide support with both internal and external audit requirements
• Assist in ad-hoc decision support requirements

About You:

• Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis, as well as a strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices
• Ability to influence individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to shape and implement business requirements
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
• Up to date knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security Clearance

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.