Strategic Finance Business Partner

SA, Adelaide

Finance

19430BR

Job Highlights

Reporting to the Australian CFO, this role acts as a trusted financial adviser, providing interpretation and analysis of financial results and forecasts to support decision-making. The role is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and management of project costing rates, including coordinating Australian and US Government reviews. It also has ownership of the Australian management reporting suite, predominantly via the Power BI reporting tool.

About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

Your responsibilities will include:

Partner closely with project accounting teams, department heads and operational managers to obtain timely, accurate and meaningful business insights, fostering strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring accountability for financial outcomes

Drive robust budgeting and forecasting processes, including summarising the financial consequences of risks and opportunities to generate scenario analysis

Take ownership over presentations and commentary issued to the Australian CFO, applying business acumen and analytical rigour to critically evaluate operational inputs and ensure concise, accurate and insightful messages to senior leadership

Calculate and present on project costing rates and resource utilisation, ensuring timely and efficient customer approval alongside minimisation of pricing risk

Lead the development, maintenance and enhancement of sophisticated financial models that allow efficient real-time monitoring of variances in project costing rates and other KPIs

Own the integrity and quality of Power BI management reporting, including maintenance of reports, development of new reports as justified by operating efficiencies, and liaison with IT over issues encountered.

About you:

Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Financial Analyst or in an equivalent senior finance role.

Strong commercial acumen, analytical curiosity, professional scepticism, and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Outstanding analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Power BI.

Proven ability to identify key business drivers, extract relevant data, and translate insights into meaningful recommendations.

Extensive experience analysing complex management information and providing advice on financial implications and business outcomes.

Relevant professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience in a project-based finance environment (desirable), including stakeholder reporting, cost management, budget development, and financial analysis.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.

What we offer you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else. We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

A variety of work patterns

Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback

A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family

Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Equal Opportunity Statement

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Vacancy Country

Australia

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time