Finance Manager

Role Title Finance Manager Location Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Weekly Hours 80 hour flexible fortnight Required Security Clearance Level NV1 Role Description The Finance Manager operates within a collaborative framework involving Defence stakeholders, program management offices, procurement teams, and contractors to provide comprehensive financial and procurement support to a complex, high‑value program. Responsibilities Develop financial documentation to support Government RCI submissions, based on scenarios provided by the RCI team Support the preparation of costing uncertainty data for contest‑ability and financial investigation services Track and update monthly budget spend in collaboration with the PSO and update cost data for PPRIP Draft monthly cost and budget commentary for PM review Maintain and balance the main budget spreadsheet, including all associated links and data processing Review and process updated financial reports from the Finance team on a weekly and monthly basis Update Finance with relevant budget requirements based on schedule changes and PM requests Prepare financial data to support monthly PPRIP reporting and biannual Budget and Additional Estimates exercises Review and update purchase orders (POs) in MYFI, including stale commitment re‑forecasting Manage the Financial Mailbox, including invoice approvals under PM direction Liaise regularly with PM, PSO, Project Controller, Scheduler, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy of financial data and phasing forecasts Conduct weekly meetings with PM/PSO to review financial requirements Monitor prime and major POs weekly for exchange rate and schedule changes Participate in fortnightly project meetings to review budget impacts of project changes Engage with high‑level stakeholders regarding budget requirements, funds availability, and financial reviews Track milestone payments and ensure timely contractor payments Liaise with the prime contractor on invoicing and contracted financial requirements Coordinate with Finance on upcoming payments under the contract Essential Requirements Strong experience in financial management within complex project environments Experience preparing financial documentation for government submissions Advanced spreadsheet management and budget tracking skills Ability to process reports, POs, and invoices accurately and promptly Capability to support monthly and biannual reporting cycles Ability to manage and reconcile large data‑sets and linked spreadsheets Organised, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities and respond to short‑notice financial tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships across Defence, industry, and across the project and finance teams Desirable Requirements ADF or APS Defence background Understanding of Defence procurement and financial frameworks Familiarity with contest‑ability and financial investigation processes Experience supporting government submissions and financial governance processes Proficiency in MYFI or similar financial systems, or the ability to learn this system quickly Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr