What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Business Partner position at servicestream?
Primary Location NT - Robertson Barracks Job Description Summary Join our growing Defence division in an exciting new Finance role! About the 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. How to apply Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. 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. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au. Department Finance How to Apply If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button. Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.