QinetiQ Air Affairs Financial Controller

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs (QAA), part of QinetiQ’s Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.

The opportunity

Reporting directly to the Australian Sector CFO and working closely with the MD QAA, this role will be an integral part of the QAA leadership team, influencing decision-making processes and driving initiatives that contribute to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation across the business. 

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and management of all end of month and year-end reporting including the preparation of statutory accounts
• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support QinetiQ’s growth objectives and operational goals
• Lead internal compliance efforts and manage relationships with internal and external partners to ensure financial integrity and transparency
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes within the company
• Drive and execute projects including implementation of new systems
• Mentor and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting
• CA or CPA qualified with demonstrated experience leading transaction control, reporting, compliance and systems
• Commercially focussed and technically astute with a continuous improvement style
• Experience with financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen and senior stakeholder management skills

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Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

This will be an Australian based appointment – either in Nowra, New South Wales (preferred) or within a short, commutable distance. Relocation support will be made available where required.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Narica Chappel, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email; nchappel@qinetiq.com.au

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 through our annual incentive scheme. We’ll invest in your professional development with support such as a professional development allowance and access to LinkedIn Learning and we’ll provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.  

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.