Job Title:  Finance Business Partners x2

• Location: Brisbane or Melbourne

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

A recent restructure has seen the development of three new Finance Business Partner opportunities.  One supporting our Functions, statutory accounting and tax and two other roles to support each of QinetiQ’s business units. One of those business units is oriented to the provision of specialist consultancy related services and the other, more so oriented to manufacturing, aerospace and R&D. 

To learn more about the role that supports our Functions, statutory accounting and tax – please see our other advertisement.  To express interest in one of two Business Unit oriented roles, please apply here!

The roles:

Reporting to the Melbourne based Head of Finance, Finance Business Partners who support business units partner with key business stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight, analysis, and support to drive informed decision-making and deliver on financial and operational objectives.  These roles are responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis activities across designated business units, ensuring alignment with overall corporate strategy. Importantly, Finance Business Partners ensure that financial risks and opportunities are identified and addressed, support compliance with financial governance requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and business performance.

These roles are support by and provide leadership to one or two Assistant Accountants.

Applications are welcome from skilled people in Brisbane or Melbourne.

In terms of qualifications, skills and experience, our ideal candidates present with:

• A strong academic foundation in finance or accounting and ideally, a professional qualification such as CA or CPA.
• Proven experience in financial business partnering with success in partnering with operational or non-financial teams to influence decision-making and drive performance.
• Experience managing sensitive financial and commercial information.
• Commercial acumen with an ability to understand business drivers, interpret financial results, and assess financial implications of strategic and operational decisions.
• Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software.

• Knowledge of financial governance and compliance and an understanding of relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.
• A strong customer orientation and relationship building skills coupled with well-honed problem solving abilities

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must hold Australian citizenship and be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, People Lead - Talent Acquisition (clriach@qinetiq.com.au).

Applications close Friday 7th November, 2025.

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.