Financial Accountant

At Northrop Grumman Australia, our work helps support critical Defence capabilities that protect Australia's future. As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, compliance and reporting that enables our business to deliver on our commitments to customers. Joining a collaborative and values-driven team, you'll have the opportunity to provide expert financial advice, influence business outcomes and contribute to a mission with real purpose.

Take ownership of end-to-end financial reporting, influence key decisions and deliver insights that drive performance in a fast-paced global environment.

As a Financial Accountant, you will support the Reporting & Analysis Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while owning key segment accounts and end-to-end processes.

You will work across Australian and US teams, providing analysis, insights and ensuring compliance, while contributing to month-end close, reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver month-end close including journals, reconciliations and reporting
• Perform P&L analysis, variance reporting and cost control
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Support SOX compliance, audits and statutory reporting
• Analyse payroll journals and ensure compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support
• Identify and implement process improvements

You are a collaborative and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful business outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a strong attention to detail and are motivated by continuous improvement.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting (CPA/CA desirable)
• Strong experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or Power BI preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement

What’s in it for you:

• Exposure to global financial reporting
• Opportunity to influence business performance
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Career progression opportunities