At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and provide strategic insights for Defence projects.
- Company: Join Service Stream, a diverse ASX-listed company keeping communities connected.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in Defence while growing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Extensive finance experience and strong understanding of government regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join our growing Defence division in an exciting new Finance role!
We have a role available for an experienced Finance Business Partner. This is a permanent full-time position based at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with these perks:
- Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.
- Career development - we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.
- Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
- Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
- Culture - we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
About the role
You will partner with the Northern Territory operational team to provide financial leadership and support for the successful delivery of the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract. The role oversees financial performance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and governance, while providing strategic financial insights to support operational decision-making and contract outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
- Monitor cash flow, invoicing, and contractor payments to optimise working capital.
- Manage budget processes and support cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual requirements while supporting audits and risk management.
- Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights, recommendations, and performance reporting.
- Improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance governance and decision-making.
- Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business growth opportunities.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership roles, preferably within defence or government environments.
- Experience managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions.
- Strong understanding of government financial regulations, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
- Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) highly desirable.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.
Finance Business Partner employer: Service Stream Limited
Service Stream is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the Northern Territory's Defence sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training programs, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we ensure our team members feel valued and supported. Enjoy unique benefits such as discounts with major retailers, various paid leave options, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that keep communities connected.
