We’re a large scale systems integration company, committed to delivering trusted solutions that help to safeguard Australia. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 global network, we currently number 1,000 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We’re growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.

About You and What You'll Bring

Leidos has an opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager is to develop and manage the Program Finance capability, and provide effective leadership and management of department activities within the Program Finance function. 

This role will see you plan, coordinate and complete a number of milestones, process adherence, continuous improvement, resource planning & management, and developing & implementing business growth strategies.  

You will be accountable for ensuring the capability is able to meet business requirements both now and in the future through the application of a range of activities including: ensuring contractual compliance, cost and schedule management, budget development and analysis, financial estimating, configuration management, and proposal support.

A "day in the life" will see you;

• 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.)

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Oversee the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments and income.

• Lead interactions with internal and external audit teams.

• Responsible for the integrity of Division financials and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley policies and procedures.

• Contribute to new business development through support with financial strategy, negotiations and pricing efforts.

• Model behaviours integral to good people management, a sustainable organisational culture and values in accordance with Leidos values.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to facilitate the development of direct reports.

About You and What You'll Bring

• Tertiary and professional qualifications in a related discipline (i.e. commercial / finance) (from a recognised institution) and/or demonstrated significant experience in a similar role and industry is essential. CA or CPA.
• Relevant Management / Leadership training and/or qualifications.

Experience

• 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)

• Experience in working with large multinational corporate experience

• Significant experience in working with and applying industry practices, principles, concepts, techniques and standards

• Detailed knowledge and experience in both US GAAP and AUS AASB

• Demonstrated knowledge of FCPA and IFRS/AAP (desirable)

• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex international program utilizing multiple currencies, multiple ledger systems, various disclosure statements and currency hedging.

• Significant experience implementing and managing Earned Value Management baselines

• Significant experience in multiple project analysis and management, financial analysis, financial reporting and forecasting, accounting, billing and budgeting

This position will require the candidate to be of Australian Citizen to hold and maintain a Baseline level clearance.